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Research
Conference 2008
Touching the Future: Building skills for life and work
10-12 August 2008, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland
Education faces the challenge of equipping young people to effectively
participate in,
and contribute to, a rapidly changing society. Education and training
are recognised
internationally as essential to successful workforce participation,
individual well-being
and national productivity.
- What knowledge, skills, attributes and dispositions
do young Australians need for
effective participation in society and work in the 21st Century? - What are common features of the skills needed for active citizenship,
social
engagement and productive work? - Does research from other countries indicate they are more effective than Australia in equipping young people for life, work and citizenship?
- In what ways have attitudes on engagement in public and political life changed over time?
Conference speakers include:
- Professor Richard Sweet, Sweet Group, NSW and University of Melbourne
- Suzanne Mellor, ACER, VIC
- Professor Stuart Macintyre, Harvard University, USA
- Professor Gabrielle Matters, ACER, QLD
- Dr David Curtis, ACER, SA
- Dr Wolfram Schulz, ACER, VIC
- Wayne Muir, SED Consulting, VIC