Investigating epistemological beliefs in vocational education for child care workers: New ways of thinking about learning and training |
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| Authors: | Jo Brownlee Donna Berthelsen Stephanie Dunbar Gillian Boulton-Lewis Pam McGahey |
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| Institution: | 1. Queensland University of Technology, Australia
2. Brisbane North Institute of TAFE, Australia
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| Abstract: | Epistemological beliefs (beliefs about knowing and knowledge) have provided interesting insights into effective teaching and
learning in higher education over the last 30 years. However, to date, little research has taken place in regard to teaching
and learning in the technical and further education (TAFE) context in Australia. Seventeen 1st and 2nd year child care students studying for a Diploma in Children's Services were interviewed about the nature of their epistemological
beliefs. The findings revealed new ways of thinking about evaluativistic beliefs, described as “practical evaluativism”. These
beliefs may have implications for the way in which students evaluate theory and practice for implementation in their own child
care practice. |
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