Skip to main content Skip to navigation

Professor Alan Brown - Conference presentations

2019

2018

2017

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Presentations given on TLRP workplace learning final findings (based on TLRP HSD at work commentary: Brown, A. (2009). Higher skills development at work: A Commentary by the Teaching and Learning Research Programme. London: ESRC,TLRP. [ISBN: 978-0-85473-893-9] at:

  • American Educational Research Association conference, San Diego, 13 – 17th April 2009.
  • Redesigning Pedagogy international conference, Singapore, 1-3rd June 2009.
  • Higher Education Academy conference, The Future of the Student Learning Experience, Manchester, 30th June – 2nd July 2009
  • TLRP/SKOPE ‘higher skills development at work seminar, London, 16th September 2009.
  • European Conference on Educational Research, Vienna, 28 – 30th September 2009.
  • Annual Professional Development Conference on The pursuit of learning as a cooperative enterprise: implications for higher education, Staffordshire University

  • TLRP event Teaching and Learning in Global HE: evidence-based principles, London

  • European Commission and European Directors’ General of Vocational Education and Training Conference, Prague.

  • UCAS research forum on Social Diversity and Widening Participation in HE, Cheltenham

  • European Commission Learnovation Roundtable: Innovations in education and training, Brussels.

  • Dutch Research Council Workplace Learning Project Advisory Group

  • TLRP Higher Skills Development at Work seminar, London.

  • European Commission New Millenium Learners Conference, Brussels.

Presentations were also given on the findings from ‘the implications of changing patterns of individual career development for CVT across EuropeLink opens in a new window’ project at:

  • Czech European Presidency meeting of Directors’ General for Vocational Education and Training, Prague 18 – 19th May 2009.
  • CEDEFOP conference on ‘Qualifications for lifelong learning and employability’, Thessaloniki, 5 – 6th October 2009.
  • International Association of Educational and Vocational Guidance Conference, 19th – 21st November 2009, Wellington New Zealand.

  • Second Annual Adult Learning Symposium, Institute for Adult Learning, 5th – 6th November 2009, Singapore.

  • Hellenic Society of Counselling & Guidance Annual Conference, 27th – 28th November, 2009, Athens.

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

  • Brown, A. and Keep, E. (1999) International comparisons of how well vocational education and training facilitates lifelong learning: a UK perspective, Third International Journal for Vocational Education and Training Conference, Bolton, 14 - 16 July, 34 pp.
  • Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (1999) Careers guidance for adults: combining labour market information with a skills-based approach to guidance practice, Third International Journal for Vocational Education and Training Conference, Bolton, 14 - 16 July, 7 pp.
  • Brown, A. and Attwell, G. (1999) Computer-mediated collaboration and knowledge transformation for the European vocational education and training community, European Conference on Educational Research (ECER99), Lahti, Finland, September, 20pp.
  • Attwell, G. and Brown, A. (1999). Developing policies for the utilization of multimedia for modern vocational education and trainingLink opens in a new window, German European Presidency Conference on Information and Communication Technologies, Munich, June, pp. 16.
  • Brown, A. and Owen, M. (1999). Supporting knowledge construction networks in Europe: using the REM project model tools and processes to facilitate continuing professional development, Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. Technologies for Knowledge Construction (mini-track). Mauii, January 1999, pp 22. HICSS-32. Abstracts and CD-ROM of Full Papers.

  • Fischer, M., Attwell, G., Brown, A. and Owen, M. (1999). The development of an experience-based documentation system for maintenance workers in GermanyLink opens in a new window, Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. Technologies for Knowledge Construction (mini-track), Mauii, January 1999, pp 19. HICSS-32. Abstracts and CD-ROM of Full Papers.
  • Brown, A. (1999). Computer-mediated collaboration and knowledge transformation for the European Vocational Education and Training Research Community. Paper presented at a meeting of the Forum for European Research in Vocational Education and Training, Caceres, Spain, 25-28 February 1999, 10pp.

  • Brown, A., Bimrose, J. and Wilden, S. (1999). Developing client skills profiles in guidance for unemployed adultsLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at the First International Conference of the Institute of Careers Guidance (ICG) and the 4-yearly Congress of the International Association for Education and Careers Guidance (IAEVG) ‘Lifelong careers guidance for lifetime career development’ held at University of Warwick, 4-7 August 1999, 5pp.

  • Brown, A. (1999). A critical review of skills research: a backdrop to attempts to develop a skills-based approach to guidance practiceLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at the First International Conference of the Institute of Careers Guidance (ICG) and the 4-yearly Congress of the International Association for Education and Careers Guidance (IAEVG) ‘Lifelong careers guidance for lifetime career development’ held at University of Warwick, 4-7 August 1999, 36 pp.
  • Brown, A. and Attwell, G. (1999). Computer-mediated collaboration and knowledge transformation for the European vocational education and training community. Paper presented at ECER99 European Conference on Educational Research, Lahti, Finland, 20 pp.

  • Brown, A. and Keep, E. (1999). A UK perspective on how well initial vocational education and training facilitates lifelong learning. Paper presented at ECER99 European Conference on Educational Research, Lahti, Finland, 34 pp.

  • Brown, A. (1999). A dynamic model of occupational identity formation. Paper presented at the TSER Network Forum for European research in vocational education and training (FORUM), in Vienna, June 26-29th, 1999, 8 pp.

  • Brown, A. (1999). Reflections on the processes of becoming skilled in England, Germany and the NetherlandsLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at the TSER Network Forum for European research in vocational education and training (FORUM), at the University of Evora, Portugal, November 25-28th, 1999, 26 pp.

  • Brown, A. and Keep, E. (1999). Competing perspectives on workplace learning ad the learning organisationLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at the TSER Network Forum for European research in vocational education and training (FORUM), at the University of Evora, Portugal, November 25-28th, 1999, 30 pp.

1998

1997

  • Brown, A.J., (1997). 'Time for a Change (Of Rhetoric): The Implications of Changing Patterns of Careers for Guidance Practice' at IER Conference ‘The Effective Use of Labour Market Information in Careers Guidance and Careers Education , University of Warwick, UK.
  • Brown, A.J., (1997). 'Attempts to Strengthen Vocational Pathways: An Anglo-Dutch Comparative Review of Qualifications With a Dual Orientation Towards Employment and Higher Education: MBO in the Netherlands and GNVQ in England' at The Journal of Vocational Education and Training Second International Conference , University of Huddersfield, UK, 7pp.
  • Brown, A.J., 'Education From a British Perspective' at Strategic Plan for the City of Prague Czech Republic - Workshop 9: Education Science and Informatics , Prague, Czech Republic, pp 5.
  • Brown, A.J., 'Conclusions on Education' at Strategic Plan for the City of Prague Czech Republic - Workshop 9: Education Science and Informatics , Prague, Czech Republic [Workshop].
  • Brown, A.J., 'Computer Mediated Collaboration in a European Telematics Programme (Project REM)' at Nordic Association for Educational Research Jubilee Congress, Gothenburg, Sweden.

1996

  • Brown, A.J., (1996). 'The role of peer support in computer-assisted learning in an English undergraduate engineering programme' at International Symposium on 'Learning Technology and Telematics in Education and Training: in school university and work' , University of Joensuu, Finland.
  • Brown, A.J., (1996). 'Occupational identity formation: continuity and change over time' at Forum for European Research in Vocational Education and Training , Florence, Italy.
  • Brown, A.J., (1996). 'Linking Learning, Working, Coaching and Reflection: Key Processes in Becoming Skilled in England, Germany and Holland' at Higher Education for Capability 'Second Expert Seminar on the Conceptualisation of Competence', York, UK.
  • Van der Aa, R. and A.J. Brown, (1996). 'Moves towards dualisation? Debate about the future of vocational education in the Netherlands' at ESRC Symposium on 'Comparative Skill Formation Processes' , University of Bristol, UK, 17pp.
  • Brown, A.J., (1996). 'Whither the dual system: pressures for change and prospects for the future of vocational education and training in Germany', ESRC Symposium on 'Comparative Skill Formation Processes' , University of Bristol, UK, 19pp.

1995

  • Brown, A. (1995). The role of computer-based learning in developing and reinforcing understanding of fundamental concepts in mechanical engineering, European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 95), Bath, September, 6pp.
  • Brown, A. (1995). Starting female careers: become pharmacy assistants in England, Germany and Holland, Paper presented at European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 95), University of Bath, September 1995, 14pp.

1994

  • van der Aa R. and Brown A. (1994). Changing patterns of transitions to work in the Netherlands: towards a comparative analysis with England and Germany, paper presented at conference on Changing Educational Structures: Policy and Practice, CEDAR, University of Warwick, April 1994, pp 26.

  • Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (1994). Widening access to higher education through a qualitative transformation of the admissions context, European Access Network East-West Convention, March. Subsequently published in M. Lee, H. Mendick & M. Woodrow (Eds) Crossing the frontiers: Access to Higher Education in Eastern and Western Europe, London: European Access Network, pp 87 - 92.
  • Brown A. (1994). Teacher training in post-secondary education in the United Kingdom: drawing lessons from recent changes, Improving University Teaching: 19th International Conference, Maryland, USA, July, 4pp.
  • Brown, A. (1994) What messages do Higher Education admissions policies send to applicants? Society for Research into Higher Education annual conference, York, December, 30pp.
  • Brown A. (1994) The Social Context of Continuing Education and Technological Change in the Clothing Industry, Eleventh International Conference on Technology and Education, London, March, 15pp, proceedings 698 - 700.
  • Brown A. (1994) The Role of Working Coaches in Moves towards the Development of Learning Organisations in England, Third International Conference on Education and Training for Work, International Research Network for Training and Development, Milan, June, 15pp.
  • Rhodes, E. and Brown A. (1994) The future for team-working in the European textile chain, Third International Conference on Education and Training for Work, International Research Network for Training and Development, Milan, June, 14pp.
  • Brown A. (1994) What Qualities are Required of Tutors to Enhance Learning in Computer-Supported Workshops?: Undergraduate Engineering Education in England, Improving University Teaching: 19th International Conference, Maryland, USA, July, 8pp, proceedings 308 - 317.
  • Brown A. (1994) Evaluation of Teaching and Learning Processes in a Computer Supported Mechanical Engineering Course, Computer-Aided Learning in Engineering Conference, CTI Centre for Engineering, University of Sheffield, September, 8pp, proceedings 325 - 332.
  • Brown A. (1994) Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Students' Experience of Peer Support in Computer-Based Workshops. Enabling Active Learning, Association for Learning Technology, University of Hull, September, 6pp.

1993

  • Bimrose J. and Brown A. (1993). Admissions Policies in Action: Mature Entry into Higher Education in England. Fifth European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction, Aix-en-Provence, August - September, 18pp.
  • Brown A. and Behrens M. (1993). Skill formation processes in England and Germany: occupational socialisation, organisational commitment and learning through work, paper presented at Fifth European Association of Learning and Instruction Conference, Aix-en-Provence, August 1993, pp 13.

  • Brown A. (1993) Programme evaluation in conditions of uncertainty, Fifth European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, European Association For Research on Learning and Instruction, Aix-en-Provence, August, 12pp.
  • Brown, A. and Passey D. (1993) Whither Information Technology Education: Struggles for Control. Informatics and Changes in Learning, International Federation for Information Processing Conference: Working Groups 3.1 and 3.5, Informatics and changes in learning, Gmunden, Austria, June, 4pp, conference proceedings F5 - 8.
  • Brown A. (1993) Processes to Support the Use of Information Technology to Enhance Learning: Key Lessons from a Major National Development Programme, CAL 93: Biennial Computer Assisted Learning Conference, University of York, April, 21pp.
  • Brown, A. (1993) Employers approaches to development of key workers: lessons from Germany, Japan and Holland, ‘Employers’ Labour Market Behaviour Seminar’, Employment Department, London, March, 10pp.
  • Brown, A. (1993) Employers approaches to development of key workers: practice and policy, ‘Employers’ Labour Market Behaviour Seminar’, Employment Department, London, March, 16pp.
  • Brown, A. (1993). Quality in Higher Education Admissions Processes. Innovation at the Crossroads, University College North Wales: Bangor Enterprise in HE, UCNW: Bangor, Jan 1993, Conference proceedings pp. 42 - 47.
  • Brown, A. and Bimrose J. (1993). Skills and Qualities Required for Entry into Higher Education in England: Current Practice and Future Policy. Innovation and Evaluation: Developments in Access, Forum for Access Studies / Standing Conference of Authorised Validating Agencies, Birmingham, Jan 1993.

  • Brown, A, and Bimrose J . (1993). Admissions to Higher Education: Policy and Practice. Mature Students in HE: Forum for Current Research, University of East London / SRHE / Paul Hamlyn Foundation, University of London, May 1993.

1992

  • Blackman, S. and Brown, A. (1992) Framework to Support Schools in the Use of Information Technology to Enhance Learning, Ninth International Conference on Education and Technology, Paris, March, 3pp. (proceedings pp. 1182 - 1184).
  • Brown A. and Bimrose J. (1992) Skills and Qualities Required for Entry into Higher Education in England: Current Practice and Future Policy. Admissions to Higher Education, Eighteenth International Conference, International Association for Educational Assessment, Dublin, September, 15pp.
  • Brown A. (1992) Labour Market and Opportunities of Becoming Skilled in England and the Federal Republic of Germany, European Conference on Educational Research, Enschede, June, 8pp.
  • Brown A. (1992) Financing of Student Status: Anglo-German Comparisons. European Conference on Educational Research, Enschede, Netherlands, June, 11pp.
  • Brown, A. (1992) Diversity within national systems rather than comparability between them: skill formation processes in England and Germany, British Sociological Association conference Panel on ‘Skills and qualifications across the new Europe', University of Kent, April, 8pp.
  • Blackman S. and Brown A. (1992). Portfolios: a Working Class Curriculum Vitae. Giving Portfolios a Higher Profile, Department of Employment Seminar, South Bank Polytechnic, London, England, Feb 1992.

  • Blackman S. and Brown A. (1992). Supervisory Training, Meisters and Skill Formation in the Workplace. Vocational Education and Training Conference, University of Warwick, England, Apr 1992.

  • Brown, A. (1992). Work-based Learning: Design, Resourcing and Monitoring. PICKUP Practice: the Achievement of Excellence (Sixth National PICKUP Conference), PICKUP, University of Nottingham, Sep 1992. (proceedings pp. 131 - 135).

  • Brown, A. (1992). The role of admissions tutors in Higher Education, Higher Education for Adults, Thames Region Access Consortium, Brunel University, March 1992.
  • Brown, A. and Germon, S. (1992). Admissions tutors' views on the requirements of entrants into Higher Education, Careers Research Advisory Centre, University of Sheffield, March 1992.
  • Brown A. and Evans K. (1992). Ready for a change?: new lessons from Anglo-German comparisons, Further Education Research Association Conference, Westminster, February 1992, 28 pp.
  • Brown A. and Blackman, S. (1992). Resources, curriculum, staff development and NVQs, Managing Further Education in Devon INSET programme, Research Association Conference, Exeter, January 1992, 55 pp.

1991

  • Bimrose, J. and Brown A., (1991) Inadequacy of learner-centred models of guidance in practice: interplay of policy, resources and implementation issues, Fourth European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, European Association For Research on Learning and Instruction, Turku, Finland, August, 3pp.
  • Brown A. (1991) Who controls information technology in schools, Eighth International Conference on Technology and Education, Toronto, May, 3pp. (proceedings pp. 70 - 72).
  • Brown A., Blackman, S. and Behrens M (1991) Close matching; an innovative approach to comparative analysis – becoming skilled in England and Germany, Fourth European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, European Association For Research on Learning and Instruction, Turku, Finland, August, 9pp.
  • Behrens, M. and Brown A. (1991) Becoming skilled in England and the Federal Republic of Germany, British Educational Research Association 17th Annual Conference, Nottingham, August, 10pp.
  • Brown A. and Blackman, S. 1991) The constraints upon the accreditation of prior learning in practice, National Conference on Empowerment through experiential learning, University of Surrey, Guildford, 8pp.

1990

  • Brown A. (1990) The case for breadth in computing and information technology education and training for 13 – 19 year olds, Third European Conference on Technology and Education (EURIT 90), Herning, Denmark, May, 7pp.
  • Brown A. (1990) Support for and Management of Information Technology in Schools, Seventh International Conference on Technology and Education, Brussels, March, 3pp. (proceedings pp. 147 - 149).
  • Haffenden, I, Blackman, S. and Brown A. (1990) Research partnership and an issues framework: coming to terms with a competence-led curriculum, British Educational Research Association 16th Annual Conference, Roehampton, August, 13pp.
  • Brown A. and Behrens, M. (1990) Routes to skilled work in England and the Federal Republic of Germany, British Educational Research Association 16th Annual Conference, Roehampton, August, 5pp.
  • Brown A. and Behrens, M. (1990) Future employment prospects of young people in England and Germany, British Educational Research Association 16th Annual Conference, Roehampton, August, 6pp.
  • Blackman, S., Brown A. and Haffenden I. (1990) Resource allocation: the brake on innovation – National Vocational qualifications in England and Wales, Sixteenth International Conference, International Association for Educational Assessment, Maastricht, June, 17pp.

  • Evans K, Holland D. and Brown A. (1990) Work-Based Trainers in the European Community: their Roles and Development Needs, Standing Conference on University Teaching and Research in the Education of Adults Annual Conference, Sheffield, July, 6pp. (proceedings pp. 172 - 179).

  • Brown A. and Behrens M . (1990) Comparative Failures: Peripheral Workers ‘in the Making’ in England and Germany. Conference on Work, Employment and European Society, Work, Employment and Society / European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, Bath, September, 35pp.

1989

  • Evans K. and Brown A. (1989) Post-16 Education, Training and Employment: Progression Patterns in Two Contrasting Labour Markets, British Educational Research Association 15th Annual Conference, Newcastle, August, 12pp.