Papers, Reports and Unpublished Theses on VTOS and related topics in adult education

Brady, P. (no date) Motivation in VTOS with particular reference to gender differences, Unpublished thesis, Dip. Careers Guidance, University College Dublin.

Caffrey, S.(1998) Constructing an Interactive Interview schedule for use with VTOS students, Unpublished thesis, Dip. Adult and Community Education, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth.

Colleran, N. (2006) (Ed) From the inside out: Emerging perspectives in adult and further education in Ireland, Nenagh:  Tipperary (NR) Vocational Education Committee.  This publication has a number of contributions describing post-graduate research on VTOS. 

Collins-Dangerfield, A. (1997) Adult Education: why return? A study of motivation in returning to education under VTOS, Unpublished thesis, H. Dip. Psychology, University College Dublin.

Curriculum Development Unit (1991) Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme 1989 – 1991, Coláiste Íde Finglas, Dublin: author.

Department of Education and Science (2000) VTOS . . .. return to learning (Information brochure), Dublin: author.

Department of Education and Science (1998) VTOS . . .. Your Passport to the Future (Information brochure), Dublin: author.

European Social Fund Programme Evaluation Unit (1998) Evaluation Report – ESF & the Long Term Unemployed, Dublin: European Social Fund Evaluation Unit.

Hamilton, M. (1995) Synthesizing education and guidance provision for long-term unemployed adults: a case study of the Limerick Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme, Unpublished thesis, M. Ed., University of Sheffield.

Harney, C. (1997) Understanding Opportunities in VTOS, Unpublished thesis, H. Dip. in Adult Education, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth.

Heslop, C. (1996) Balancing Realities – the act of becoming an adult student, Unpublished thesis, M.Ed., University College Cork.

Keane, P. (1998) How can I improve my work as a teacher of adults? Unpublished thesis, M.Ed., University of West of England, Bristol.

Kelly, J. (1995) To examine the success or otherwise of the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) as it operated in Ballymun, Dublin (199201993), in enabling people who are long-term unemployed to access further education, Unpublished thesis, M. Equality Studies, University College Dublin.

Keogh, H. (2009) The State and Development of Adult Learning and Education
in Europe, North America and Israel, Regional Synthesis Report. Hamburg: UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning.

Keogh, H. (2007) Education Equality Initiative: Lessons and Impact IN:  Proceedings of Mainstreaming Equality Conference, 23^rd November 2006, Dublin Castle, Dublin: Equality Authority. 

Keogh, H. (2007) Non-vocational adult education in Europe, Executive Summary of National Information on Eurybase, Working Document, January 2007, Brussels:  Eurydice Network. http://www.eurydice.org/ressources/eurydice/pdf/0_integral/083EN.pdf

Keogh, H. (2006) Introduction (‘A tale in four parts: adult education in Ireland 1997 – 2006’) IN: Colleran, N. (2006) (Ed) From the inside out: Emerging perspectives in adult and further education in Ireland, Nenagh: Tipperary (NR) Vocational Education Committee. 

Keogh, H. (2005) Education Equality Initiative 2000 – 2003: Policy and practice lessons arising, Dublin: Department of Education and Science.

Keogh, H. (2004) (Ed) Guide for Mature Students 2005: Entry to Full-time Undergraduate Courses, 12th Edition, Dublin: Department of Education and Science.

Note: The information contained in the Guide for Mature Students up to 2004 is now available under Courses on www.qualifax.ie 

Keogh, H. (2004) ‘Beyond education and training: towards an overarching framework for lifelong learning in Ireland’, VOCAL, The Australian Journal of Vocational Education and Training in Schools, Vol. 5 2004 – 2005, Queensland, Australia: VET network.

Keogh, H. (2004) ‘Adult Education in Ireland: The implications of developments at European Union level’, The Adult Learner, The Journal of Adult and Community Education in Ireland 2004, Dublin: Aontas, National Association of Adult Education.

Keogh, H. (2003) ‘Adult Learning Policies under the Department of Education and Science – Towards the Co-ordinated Provision of Adult Learning Opportunities in Ireland 2000-2002’ IN: Ministerio de Educacion, Cultura y Deporte, NETA: What are we doing in Adult Education, Madrid: author.

Keogh, H. (2003) Adult Education Policies and Provision in Ireland under the Department of Education and Science 1997 - 2002: A Tale in Four Parts IN: C. Medel-Aňonuevo (Ed) Lifelong Learning Discourses in Europe, Hamburg: Unesco Institute for Education and IIZ/DVV.

Keogh, H. (2003) Learning for Citizenship in Ireland: The Role of Adult Education IN: C. Medel-Aňonuevo and G. Mitchell (Eds) Citizenship, Democracy and Lifelong Learning, Hamburg: Unesco Institute for Education.

Keogh, H. (1999) (Ed) Made-to-Measure: Personalising Training, Dublin: Made-to-Measure Project Team, Leonardo da Vinci Programme.

Keogh, H. (1999) Access Issues in Adult Education: Opportunities and Challenges IN: Partnership in Education: Learning Lessons from Local Development, Proceedings of Conference on Partnership in Learning, Galway 23-24 February 1999, Dublin: ADM.

Keogh, H. (1994) ‘The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme – Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice’ The Adult Learner, Vol. 2, No.5, p.4, Dublin: Aontas, National Association of Adult Education.

Keogh, H. (1994) ‘The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme - Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice’ Erwachsenenbildung In Osterreich, 5/94

Keogh, H. (1993) ‘The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme – Towards Some Shared Meanings’ Compass, Journal of the Irish Association for Curriculum Development, Vol. 22, No 1.

Keogh, H. (1991) Establishing a Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme. Unpublished report, Dundalk: Co Louth VEC.

Keogh, H. & Downes, T. (1998) (Eds) VTOSpells Success, Dublin: Department of Education and Science.

Mac Diarmada, B. (no date) Change in VTOS, Unpublished thesis, Dip. Adult Education, Open University.

National Centre for Guidance in Education (2001) Guidance in VTOS Handbook, Dublin: author.

O’Brien, A. (1994) Who Gives a VTOS? Unpublished thesis, M. Adult and Continuing Education, St Patrick’s College Maynooth.

O’Keeffe, A. (1997) An exploration of the education and training needs of foundation students on a VTOS Programme, Unpublished thesis, M. Sc. (Education and Training Management), Dublin City University.

Rogers, Z. (no date) An Evaluation Strategy for the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme Leaving Certificate Programme, Unpublished thesis, Dip. Further Education and Training, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth.

Sheridan, C. (1996) Factors affecting attendance and participation levels of long-erm unemployed adults in full-time education and training: a case study of VTOS Limerick, Unpublished thesis, M. Ed (Management), University of Limerick.

Wall, C. (no date) Explaining VTOS in a rural setting: a case study, Unpublished thesis, Adv. Dip. Educational Management.

WRC Social and Economic Consultants (1994) Report to the Minister of Education on An Evaluation of the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme, Dublin: Department of Education and Science.