Guy Ball’s Post

Thoroughly enjoyed this conference, thanks Lazaro! Our paper (The Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL), Wits University) looked at recognition of skills and qualifications in the Southern African region; we had an interesting session with a paper looking at the effects of migration on skill formation in Kosovo, with Linda Wanklin and Jehona Serhati, and migrants and VET in the UK with Andrea Laczik. What roles VET can and can't play in supporting migrants, but equally importantly from the perspective of us in the South, how the migration of skilled workers affects our economies and skill formation systems, is going to be an increasingly important issue.

From an equity-centered perspective David and I elevate our previous work with Jill, Hal, Deborah, and Merita, by exploring the dynamic interconnections between and among individual thriving, collective thriving, and robust equity. We believed that the original text was a steppingstone for what we have now created by widely opening the door to the research and future focus on four critical areas for advancement. Please take a few minutes to read my thoughts on the paper and in the coming weeks dig into the full resource.  I would love feedback on your overall impressions, suggestions, and insights.  https://bit.ly/EqCePer 

Want to learn more about Taiwan and the TEACH Fellowship? Watch this video as our Executive Director of the Board, Dr. William Vocke, and Project Manager, Joyce Hsueh, provide an in-depth guide to life in Taiwan and the value of being a TEACH Fellow.

“If there is one position inside the world of higher education that has undergone fundamental changes in the last 10 years, it is the position of the board professional.” There is no better way to learn with, and from, fellow board professionals than by joining your peers at the 2024 Board Professionals Conference. As you make your decision, learn more about the conference from Richard Uchida's blog post about the value of attending: https://lnkd.in/eWKm2DAj

In his own inimitable way Ken Burns provided the graduating class of Brandeis University what I consider a most brilliant commencement speech this year. My four key take-aways: 1. Leadership is humility and generosity. 2. Remember the opposite of faith is not doubt. Doubt is central to faith. The opposite of faith is certainty. 3. Don't confuse success with excellence. 4. Insist that we support science and the arts, especially the arts. They have nothing to do with the defense of our country; they just make our county worth defending. Take a listen to a most exceptional address.

Tomorrow is the DAY!!! Stop by and see us at the 2024 AACN Doctoral Conference. Learn how ProjectConcert can help you with the AACN Essentials and Competency Based Education! (YES...the purse box will be there!)

“If there is one position inside the world of higher education that has undergone fundamental changes in the last 10 years, it is the position of the board professional.” There is no better way to learn with and from fellow board professionals than by joining your peers at the 2024 Board Professionals Conference. As you make your decision, learn more about the conference from Richard Uchida's blog post about the value of attending: https://lnkd.in/eWKm2DAj

I am so grateful to have two papers accepted to present at the EERA European Educational Research Association (EERA) European Conference on Educational Research (Education in an Age of Uncertainty: memory and hope for the future). Submitting the extended abstracts required for this level of conference is such a positive (but slightly nerve inducing) experience. Seeing comments from reviewers on my submissions such as the one below reinforces how important undertaking rigorous research in the space of school-embedded initial teacher education is - not only in Australia, but globally. "This is a timely paper on a topic of international relevance. It is well grounded in the literature and the methodology is explained in sufficient detail. I would find this a valuable session to attend." Papers: 1) Exploratory Sequential Design: A Way to Problematise and Enhance the Future of Research in School-Embedded Initial Teacher Education 2) The Need for Shared Language: Implications from a Rapid Review to Strengthen Partnerships in School Embedded Initial Teacher Education Models I hope to meet some of my international network there in August. https://eera-ecer.de/

Are you headed to NAEA next week? Be sure to stop by and say hello if you are! Check out these tips and tricks to navigate an art education conference or convention! Whether you attend virtually or in-person, there are many ways to make the most of your conference experience. https://lnkd.in/gn53cSJS

Learn more about the Master of Arts in Global Thought program, which takes an interdisciplinary approach to exploring critical global issues. This academic program challenges students to engage with new concepts and generate innovative questions as they examine the complexities of our interconnected and always-evolving world.  https://lnkd.in/eZzqyHZi