Identity work and pedagogy: textually producing the learner-worker

Author: Solomon, Nicky

Source: Journal of Vocational Education and Training, Volume 57, Number 1, March 2005 , pp. 95-108(14)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

<p>In this article I draw attention to the current legitimising of new forms of identity of vocational and higher education learners. Using identity as a lens for examining pedagogy I focus on one of these new forms â-“ the learner-worker identity. I examine one teaching and learning practice portfolio development, by discussing the program within which this practice is located and then analysing the texts that are written by the learner-workers as they participate in this program. Through this examination I draw attention to the complex set of identities and accountabilities of learners who move between work and learning sites, and in doing so I aim to illustrate the usefulness of understanding these kinds of textual practices as identity work.</p>

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13636820500200277

Affiliations: 1: University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Publication date: 2005-03-01