Welcome to the Social Partnerships in Learning Research Consortium
The Social Partnerships in Learning (SPiL) research consortium was established in 2007 to support and research the interagency and interdisciplinary relationships that enable effective learning in different disciplines, workplaces and training sites. SPiL is based at the Charles Darwin University and its
Latest News
SPiL releases its first newsletter The Social Partnerships in Learning Research Consortium has been working hard in its first year to establish a research team with significant experience in vocational education, approaches to learning and workforce development in diverse environments and influencing policy to make a difference. The teams’ work is focused on understanding social partnerships in learning and developing frameworks to work with them effectively that have an impact on policy and practice….full story (hyperlink to the latest newsletter front page)
Researcher Profile
Ruth Wallace
Ruth Wallace is the Director of the Social Partnerships in Learning Research Consortium at Charles Darwin University. Ruth’s particular interests are related to engaging in research that improves outcomes for stakeholders in regional and remote Australia. Ruth
has extensive experience in innovative delivery of compulsory, post school and VET programs in regional and remote areas across Northern Australia. She’s a Senior VET Lecturer and researcher, with extensive expertise in VET practice development, learning communities, literacies and flexible learning. She has undertaken research into the links between identity and involvement in post-compulsory schooling and development of effective pathways through flexible learning and recognition of Indigenous knowledge. Ruth has also undertaken research into flexible learning, action learning and developing effective materials and assessment for marginalized students. For more information about Ruth’s research projects and publications….(hyperlink to plone)
Project Profile
Indigenous Training Development Project, Christine Tayler. The project is about supporting Indigenous students, or potential Indigenous students, interested in working in childcare centres in Palmerston or the Tiwi Islands to successfully undertake a Certificate III in Children Services…full story