A strength based approach to capability development
Life Based Learning is a contemporary model for capability development
in vocational and technical education. It proposes that learning for work
is not restricted to learning at work. The premise is that all learning
is interrelated so it is not easy to separate learning at work from other
types of learning adults do. Learning is a multi-dimensional experience.
Adults engage in a lot of learning other than professional development
and much of this ‘extra-curricular’ learning influences our
thinking and our work practices. Understanding a strength based orientation
to learning inside and outside of work results 
in individual and organisational
growth and development.
Publications
STARON, Maret, Jasinski, Marie, & Weatherley, R 2006, Life Based Learning: A strength based approach to capability development, TAFE NSW ICVET with Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST)
The key research document that provides in depth detail on the concepts, findings and application of life based learning.
Life
Based Learning: A model for integration, growth and potentiality
Comparison table of expert
centred, work based and life based learning (Appendix 2)
STARON, Maret, Jasinski, Marie & Weatherley, R 2006, A Business Approach to Capability Development: Considerations and suggestions for applying Life Based learning in the Workplace, TAFE NSW ICVET with Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST)
This is a companion document to the research report above that will assist individuals, teams or organisations to apply the life based learning model.
Think pieces
Five ‘think pieces’ by leading specialists and authors. Commissioned by TAFE NSW ICVET, these provided input to the key concepts of the research.
HENRY, Avril 2006 The changing face of the workforce and intergenerational impacts (93 KB)
CRITCHLEY Robert K, 2006 The ageing workforce – to rewire or rust (201 KB)
SLAUGHTER Richard, 2006 Emerging Paradigms in the Knowledge Era (90KB)
HALL Richard, 2006 Workplace Changes: change and continuity in the workplace of the future (110 KB)
MILLER William C & MILLER Debra R, 2006 Wisdom Leadership: Exploring its Relation to Spirituality (131KB)
Compilation of the 5 Think Pieces in one document (479 KB)
Embedding innovation - we're not alone! ARTICLE | eZine December 2007
Embedding Innovation - 'chasms' as barriers and oppurtunities
Embedding Innovation - case studies and key findings of the research ARTICLE | eZine Sep 200
Talent Management: maximising business opportunity, capability development and organisational learning | eZine July 2007
Talent Management: practical steps in getting started | eZine July 2007
Appreciative Inquiry: seeing our organisations as living systems | eZine May 2007
Evaluating capability development in diverse and adaptive environments | eZine February 2007
Conversations – creating a space for learning and innovation FEATURE | eZine November 2006
Life based learning – a new framework for capability development in vocational and technical education (VTE) RESEARCH UPDATE | eZine August 2006
Workplaces of the future – what’s really happening in the workplace? THINK PIECE REVIEW | eZine August 2006
The importance of values in relation to capability development RESEARCH UPDATE | eZine May 2006
The intergenerational workforce of the future THINK PIECE | eZine May 2006
STARON
Maret, Jasinski, Marie & Weatherley, Robby 2006, Capability
development for the knowledge era: reculturing and life based learning,
TAFE NSW ICVET (177 KB)
Paper presented at the 9th Annual AVETRA Conference.
Emerging paradigms in the Knowledge Era THINK PIECE | eZine February 2006
Participating in a rich learning environment: New models, metaphors and strategies for learning and development in vocational education and training in the knowledge era PROJECT PROFILE | eZine November 2005
Where have we been and where are we trying to get to? PERSPECTIVE | eZine July 2005
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Exemplars
Using
Appreciative Enquiry for strategic planning – TAFESA Adelaide
North
Capability
development from a work motivation framework – TAFESA Adelaide
North
Deniliquin: learning ecology in action
Community Building
in San Remo – a local strength based project
Podcasts
Capability Development Workshop by Maret Staron & Robby Weatherly