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Volkoff, V., Walstab, A. & Wilkinson, C. (2007). Setting the Scene: investigating learning outcomes in ACE. Invited presentation of research findings from two recent studies to the annual VALBEC conference, Living Literacies, 4 May, Melbourne.

Volkoff, V. (2007). Setting the Scene: investigating learning outcomes with a view to the future. Invited presentation of research findings to the Adult

Community and Further Education Regional Directors, 19 April, Melbourne. Volkoff, V. & Walstab, A. (2007). The Link – ACE Sustainability and Learner

Outcomes. Plenary presentation to the Sustainable Community Businesses

Conference, Melbourne, 27 March, Melbourne.

Walstab, A. & Volkoff, V. (2006). ACE Connects! A longitudinal study of learners in ACE. Presentation at the ALA 46th Annual National Conference 2006, Social Capital: Learning for Living, 25 November, Melbourne.

Volkoff, V. & Walstab, A. (2006). Making Pathways Work for Adult Learners. Keynote address at ACFE conference, Hume Global Learning Centre, 30 October, Melbourne.

Walstab, A. & Volkoff, V. (2006). ACE Circles of professional research practice: research opportunities for practitioners. Presentation for the Council of Adult

Education workshop The ‘A Frame’, 14 June, Melbourne.

Volkoff, V. & Walstab, A. (2006). ACE Circles of professional research practice: methodology and outcomes. Plenary presentation to the VALBEC conference, 5 May, Melbourne.

Volkoff, V. & Marr, B. (2004). VET Reform in Australia. Invited seminar presentation for the Chinese Education Association for International

Exchange (CEAIE), 29 November, Melbourne.

Volkoff, V., Liu, J.T., & Tan, Y. (2002). Partners in transforming learning for the new economy: piloting vocational education and training reforms for China in Chongqing. Paper presented to the 9th International Literacy and Education Research Network Conference on Learning, Beijing Normal University, July 16-20, Beijing PRC.

Volkoff, V. & Perry, J. (2002). International VET comparisons: connecting research with innovation. Paper presented at the Australian Vocational

Education and Training Research Association (AVETRA) Conference, March 21-22, Melbourne.

Volkoff, V. (2001). VET Reform in Australia: innovative approaches and enabling strategies. A 2 day seminar conducted for UNESCO-UNEVOC, Astana, Kazakhstan.

Volkoff, V. & Perry, J. (2001). On the Road Again: supporting VET development in a globalised context. Paper presented to the Journal of VET, 4th

International Conference, July 16-18, University of Wolverhampton, Shropshire.

Perry, J. & Volkoff, V. (2001). Learning on the Road: building expertise for work in globalised contexts. Paper presented to the 8th International Literacy and Education Research Network conference on Learning, July 4-8, Spetses, Greece.

Perry, J. & Volkoff, V. (2001). Linking Australian VET to Diverse Communities, VISTA. Paper presented to the TAFE Directors Australia Conference, 29 May, Lorne.

Volkoff, V. & Perry J. (2000). Catch the Wind: learning in globalised contexts. Workshop conducted at the 7th International Literacy and Education Research Network Conference on Learning, July 5-9, Melbourne.

Perry, J. & Volkoff, V. (2000). Cross Cultural Issues in International VET. Paper presented to the TAFE Flexible Learning Week Conference Program, 10 October, Melbourne.

Volkoff, V. & Perry, J. (2000). Quality Teaching in Globalised Contexts. Workshop conducted for The Globalisation Forum, RMIT, 1 October, Melbourne.

Volkoff, V. & Perry, J. (2000). Professional development needs in the ACE sector. Workshop conducted for the Office of Post-compulsory Education, Training

and Employment, Victoria, 8 August, Melbourne.

Volkoff, V. (2000). Chair - Adult Community Education Strategic Planning

Roundtables, Office of Post-compulsory Education, Training and Employment, Victoria, 7 August and 11 August, Melbourne

Perry J. and Volkoff, V. (1999). A tale of two systems: sharing practice and supporting change in Chinese VET. Paper presented to the 7th Annual International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training, Griffith University, Changing practice through research: changing research through practice, December, Surfers Paradise.

Perry, J. and Volkoff, V. (1999). Researching on the Road: Challenges of integrating research with project work. Paper presented to the AVETRA

Conference, February, Melbourne.

Golding, B. and Volkoff, V. (1998). Group Handicap in the VET Stakes. Paper presented to the Vocational knowledge and institutions: changing

relationships, 6th, Annual International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training, Griffith University, 2-4 December, Surfers Paradise. Jenkin, J., Volkoff, V. and Golding, B. (1998). Courage, confidence and

competencies: community providers deliver VET and more. Paper presented to the Vocational knowledge and institutions: changing relationships, 6th,

Annual International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training, Griffith University, 2-4 December, Surfers Paradise.

Volkoff, V. and Golding, B. (1998). Drowning, not waving: equity target groups in the marketplace. Paper to the Australian Vocational Education and Training

Research Association Conference, February, Sydney.

Golding, B. and Volkoff, V. (1998). Learner attributes and their outcomes:

Experiences of Indigenous VET participants from a longitudinal study. Paper presented to the Second National Indigenous Peoples’ Training Conference

“Challenging pathways”, March, Surfers Paradise.

Golding, B. and Volkoff, V. (1998). Creating outcomes: New perspectives on diversity in the VET sector. Workshop conducted for Bendigo Regional

Institute of TAFE, December, Bendigo.

Golding, B. and Volkoff, V. (1998). Creating Outcomes: individuals and groups on

the VET journey. Seminar on a major longitudinal study of student

experiences over the course of their training in Australia, Centre for the Study of Higher Education, University of Melbourne, 20 November, Melbourne. Golding, B. & Volkoff, V. (1998). Some implications for Australian Indigenous training from a VET longitudinal research project. Paper to the Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Training Advisory Council National Networking Group, 26 August, Canberra.

Golding, B. & Volkoff, V. (1997). Is there equity in the outcome? Some evidence of non-English speaking background and rural vocational education and training experiences from an Australian longitudinal study. Paper presented to the 5th International Literacy and Education Research Network Conference

on Learning, October, Alice Springs.

Perry, J. & Volkoff, V. (1997). The Role of Flexible Delivery in supporting educational transformation in South Africa. Paper presented to the 5th

International Literacy and Education Research Network Conference on Learning, October, Alice Springs.

Golding, B. & Volkoff, V. (1997). Some implications for Australian Indigenous training from a VET longitudinal research project. Paper to Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Training Advisory Council (ATSIPTAC) National Networking Group, August, Canberra.

Volkoff, V. & Ahern, J. (1996). Professional Development of VET Personnel. Seminar conducted for the Ministry of Labour delegation, The People’s

Republic of China, October, Melbourne.

Volkoff, V. (1995). Building Successful Partnerships with Industry. Vocational

Education Seminar: Workplace Learning and Assessment, NPDP Program Directorate of School Education, Victoria, March, Melbourne.

Volkoff, V. (1995). University and TAFE Collaboration to Meet Industry Needs. Paper presented to the IIR Conference, Developing Successful Partnerships in

Training, February, Sydney.

Volkoff, V. & Ahern, J. (1995). Addressing Barriers and Boundaries in the Professional Development of Vocational Education and Training Personnel. In the Centre for Work and Learning Research, 3rd. International Conference

on Post-Compulsory Education and Training, Barriers and Boundaries in Adult, Vocational and Post-Compulsory Education and Training, Volume 2, Griffith University, Brisbane.

Ahern, J., Perry, J. & Volkoff, V. (1995). Developing and Recognising Work Based

Professional Development Programs: Research Informing Practice at Research and Practice - Building the Links, Vocational Education and Training Research Conference, OTFE Victoria, Melbourne, October.

Ahern J. & Volkoff, V. (1995). Professional Development Partnerships within the

Training Sector at Partnerships in Training “Who’s Driving IT Now?” National Conference, Brisbane.

Volkoff, V. (1994). Developing Field Experience Partnerships with Industry, for Faculty of Education and Training, Southern Cross University, Lismore,

Volkoff, V. (1994). Building Effective Working Relationships with Industry at Vocational Education: Opportunities for Victorian Schools Conference, RMIT University, November.

Volkoff, V., Abell, R. & Lawford, P. (1993). NEXUS, Creating Industry -

Curriculum Connections, for EATE International Conference, Initial Teacher Training Through Partnerships, London, June.

Volkoff, V. (1993). NEXUS, Creating Education - Industry Partnerships, at Learning Partnerships: Working for Australia Conference, November, Sydney.

Volkoff, V., Abell, R. & Lawford, P. (1993). NEXUS, Creating Connections for

Learning, at the Australian College of Education National Conference, Global Economy, Global Curriculum, Melbourne, October.