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Old dogs, new shed tricks: an exploration of innovative, workshop-based learning practice in Australia

Our paper explores some recent innovations in workshop-based learning practice that come out of community-based men ... Show more
Our paper explores some recent innovations in workshop-based learning practice that come out of community-based men's sheds in Australia. It deliberately goes beyond an exploration of the 'typical' community-based men’s shed, already explored in our forthcoming National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) research report and looks at some new and productive interactions between sheds and other informal learning organisations. We go to the margins of rapidly evolving shed practice and single out three types of shed-based organisations that work with school resisters, Vietnam veterans and older men in aged care. Our aim is to illustrate, using new Australian narrative data, some theoretical and practical implications and benefits of reciprocal, workshop-based mentoring relationships involving men of different ages. Our focus is on ways in which men with a skill or trade are able, in a situated and authentic learning context, to informally ‘weave magic’ for and with other men, and in some cases with young people. Our paper provides pointers to some of the principles underpinning successful informal and community-based learning practice for older men: particularly the need for a high level of engagement; the choice of an appropriate and safe setting; and to account for the differences associated with age and gender. We articulate an imperative for 'bringing more blokes' into all forms of learning in Australia including through more informal, community-based learning as well as through adult and community education (ACE). Our paper and its conclusions have implications for other workshop and shed-based learning practice in vocational education and training (VET) as well as informal and community-based learning by volunteers in the quintessential and ubiquitous Australian fire and football sheds.
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Available papers from the 10th Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association (AVETRA) Conference are indexed from TD/TNC 89.401 to TD/TNC 89.447. Show less

Authors: Golding, Barry; Brown, Mike; Foley, Annette J.

Conference name: Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association Conference

Date: 2007

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Conference paper

Subjects: Adult and community education; Innovation; Workforce development ... [+] Show more
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The international potential for men’s shed-based learning

This paper uses new data from research into informal learning through community-based ‘men’s sheds’ organisations, ... Show more
This paper uses new data from research into informal learning through community-based ‘men’s sheds’ organisations, that have proliferated rapidly and recently across much of southern Australia, to ask ‘What is the potential for shed-based community learning in other countries?’ It is based on a continuing suite of Australian research into informal learning occurring in community contexts for men, particularly research into men not in paid work.
The authors’ research report, ‘Men’s sheds in Australia: learning through community contexts’, is indexed as TD/TNC 89.03. Show less

Authors: Golding, Barry; Foley, Annette J.; Brown, Mike

Date: 2007

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Ad-lib: journal for continuing liberal adult education

Subjects: Adult and community education; Employment; Gender ... [+] Show more
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'Everything is harder': participation in tertiary education of young people from rural and regional Victoria

This report investigates the attitudes that shape post-school education and training decisions and choices for peri ... Show more
This report investigates the attitudes that shape post-school education and training decisions and choices for peri-urban, regional and rural students and their families. The authors conclude that the longer-term economic and employment benefits of further education, particularly higher education, are perceived by many of the research participants as reducing and becoming less significant and more delayed compared to the perceived short-term advantages of direct entry to work.
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Authors: Golding, Barry; Barnett, Clem; Brown, Mike; Angus, Lawrence ... [+] Show more

Date: 2007

Geographic subjects: Victoria; Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Participation; Culture and society; Employment ... [+] Show more
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Men's sheds in Australia: learning through community contexts

A range of Australian demographic, education, training, health and wellbeing data confirm that men are experiencing ... Show more
A range of Australian demographic, education, training, health and wellbeing data confirm that men are experiencing a range of dilemmas as they age, particularly after retirement. Community-run men’s sheds have recently developed and proliferated, mainly across parts of southern Australia and with higher proportions of older men not in work. This research study examines their role as a place in the lives of older men. It examines the informal skill development that takes place for older men in men’s sheds: dedicated men’s programs and spaces in community organisations in Australia. It examines the circumstances and attitudes that have been shown to bring otherwise disengaged older men (defined as age 45+) to learning. In doing so, it closely examines the rationales, pedagogies, experiences and outcomes of participants in men’s sheds. These spaces and programs form a growing part of local government, community services and welfare provision for older men at a neighbourhood and suburb level in towns and local communities. The research confirms for the first time, using compelling and rigorously collected data from participants, the critical value of community-based men’s sheds in Australia to older men’s wellbeing: particularly to their health, social enjoyment, ongoing learning capacity and ability to contribute to the community. Show less

Authors: Golding, Barry; Brown, Mike; Foley, Annette J.; Harvey, Jack ... [+] Show more

Date: 2007

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Skills and knowledge; Governance; Employment ... [+] Show more

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Old dogs, new shed tricks: an exploration of innovative, workshop-based learning practice in Australia

The international potential for men’s shed-based learning

'Everything is harder': participation in tertiary education of young people from rural and regional Victoria

Men's sheds in Australia: learning through community contexts