Productively Independent: Three Decades of National Research Capacity

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Abstract

As one of the enduring features of the vocational education and training sector, the National Centre for Vocational Education Research clearly plays an important role. This paper draws upon analysts using French philosopher Michel Foucault’s theoretical approach to policy analysis to identify some of the reasons for NCVER’s stability and prosperity in a sector characterised by constant administrative reform. Through questioning the emergence and usage of the word ‘independent’ and its derivatives in the company’s annual reports, insights can be gained into NCVER’s role in lubricating intergovernmental relationships and the production of the Australian National Training System.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication21st National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference 'No Frills'
Subtitle of host publicationRefereed Papers
EditorsTabatha Griffin
Place of PublicationAdelaide, Australia
PublisherNCVER
Pages114-119
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)978-1-922056-45-0
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventNational Vocational Education and Training Research Conference 'No Frills' (NCVER 2012 21st) - Adeaide, SA, Adelaide, Australia
Duration: 11 Jul 201213 Jul 2012
Conference number: 2012 (21st)

Conference

ConferenceNational Vocational Education and Training Research Conference 'No Frills' (NCVER 2012 21st)
Abbreviated titleNCVER
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityAdelaide
Period11/07/1213/07/12

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