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Professor Alan Brown - Selected key publications

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Kettunen, J., Barnes, S-A., Bimrose, J., Brown, A., & Vuorinen, R. (2023).  International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance.

Harrison, C., Villalba-Garcia, E., Brown, A. and Richardson, M. (2022). Introduction and Conclusion. In Cedefop et al. (2022). , pp. 4 - 10, 138 - 148. Luxembourg: Publications Office of
the European Union. Cedefop working paper; No 9. http://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2801/422672

Barnes, S.-A., Bimrose, J., Brown, A., Kettunen, J., & Vuorinen, R. (2020). . European Commission, Directorate-General for Employment Social Affairs and Inclusion Directorate E – Skills.

, , , and (2020). Measuring the impact of learning at the workplace on organisational performance, Pre-publication versionLink opens in a new window. , Vol. 69 No. 7, pp. 1455-1474.  

Barnes, S-A., Bimrose, J., Brown, A., Gough, J. & Wright, S. (2020). The role of parents and carers in providing careers guidance and how they can be better supportedLink opens in a new window: International Evidence report. Coventry: University of ÌÇÐÄTV.

Barnes, S-A., Bimrose, J., Brown, A., Gough, J. & Wright, S. (2020). The role of parents and carers in providing careers guidance and how they can be better supported: Practice reportLink opens in a new window. Coventry: University of ÌÇÐÄTV.

Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2020). The Interplay Between Career Support and Career Pathways. Pre-publication versionLink opens in a new window. In J. W. Hedge & G. W. Carter (Eds), , pp 83 – 99, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2019). Professional identity transformation: supporting career and employment practitioners at a distance, British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 47, 6, pp. 757-769. Eprint available from this .

Bimrose, J., Brown, A., Mulvey, R., Kieslinger, B., Fabian, C., Schäfer, T., Kinkel, S., Kopp, T. & Dewanti, R.T. (2019). Transforming identities and co-constructing careers of career counselors. Pre-publication versionLink opens in a new window. Journal of Vocational Behavior, Volume 111, April, pp 7-23, DOI:

Schaefer, T., Rahn, J., Kopp T., Fabian , C. and Brown, A. (2019). , British Journal of Educational Technology, pp. 1354-1367 .

Artiles, L., Attwell, G., Bimrose, J., Blunk, O., Brown, A., & Ćurković, K., et al., (2018). EmployID Deliverables Year 4 Report. D[2-9].4. Retrieved from:

Brown A. and Bimrose J. (2018). The Use of on-Line Collaborative Learning to Facilitate Learning, Development and Professional Identify Transformation of Careers and Employment PractitionersLink opens in a new window, CSEDU 2018, International Conference on Computer Supported Education, Madeira, March2018.

Brown A. and Bimrose J. (2018). . In: Milana M., Webb S., Holford J., Waller R., Jarvis P. (eds) The Palgrave International Handbook on Adult and Lifelong Education and Learning, pp. 245 - 265. Palgrave Macmillan, London. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-55783-4_14

Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (2018). , International Journal of Lifelong Education, 37(2), 151–167. DOI: 10.1080/02601370.2017.1378934.

Shipton, H., Sparrow, P., Budhwar, P. and Brown, A. (2017). , Human Resource Management Journal, 27(2), pp. 246–263. DOI: 10.1111/1748-8583.12102 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1748-8583.12102/abstract

Shipton, H., Budhwar, P., Sparrow, P. and Brown, A. (2017). , Human Resource Management Journal, 27(2), pp. 203–208. DOI: 10.1111/1748-8583.12138 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1748-8583.12138/full

Reid, H., Bimrose, J. and Brown, A. (2016). . Pre-print PDFLink opens in a new window (PDF Document), Journal of Vocational Behavior, Volume 97, 51-59. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvb.2016.07.013

CEDEFOP (2016): Brown, A., Bimrose, J. and Barabasch, A. (eds): , PDF Document (PDF Document),Link opens in a new window Research Paper 55, Thessaloniki: CEDEFOP.

Bimrose, J., Mulvey, R. & Brown, A. (2016). , British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 44, 2, 145-157. DOI: 10.1080/03069885.2016.1145190. .

Barnes, S-A. & Brown, A. (2016). , British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 44, 2, 233-242. DOI: 10.1080/03069885.2016.1145194. .

Brown, A. (2016). . British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 44, 2, 221-232. DOI: 10.1080/03069885.2016.1145196. .

Brown, A. & Bimrose, J. (2016). The Influence of Opportunity Structures in Shaping Individual Career Development. Pre-publication versionLink opens in a new window. In T. V. Martin (Ed) Career Development: Theories, Practices and Challenges, pp. 35 - 62, New York: Nova. ISBN: 978-1-63484-076-7

Brown, A. (2016). The Role Of Career Adaptability And Flexible Expertise In Developing Individual Innovative Behaviour. In H. Shipton, P. Budhwar, P. Sparrow & A. Brown (Eds). , Chapter 16, pp. 249-265, London: Palgrave Macmillan.

Shipton, H., Budhwar, P., Sparrow, P. & Brown, A. (2016). Human Resource Management, Innovation And Performance: Looking Across Levels. In H. Shipton, P. Budhwar, P. Sparrow & A. Brown (Eds). , Chapter 1, London: Palgrave Macmillan.

Sparrow, P., Shipton, H., Budhwar, P. & Brown, A. (2016). Conclusion: On Multiple Levels Of Analysis, Context, Contingency And Capital. In H. Shipton, P. Budhwar, P. Sparrow & A. Brown (Eds). , Chapter 21, London: Palgrave Macmillan.

Barnes, S-A., Brown, A. and Warhurst, C. (2016). . (Future of Skills & Lifelong Learning Evidence Review). London: Foresight, Government Office for Science.

Bimrose, J. and Brown, A. (2015). . In K. Maree and A.Di Fabio (Eds.) Exploring New Horizons in Career Counselling: Turning Challenge into Opportunities, pp. 249 - 262, Rotterdam: Sense Publishers. ISBN Paperback: 9789463001526.

Brown, A. (2015). . Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 6, 2, 402-419. DOI 10.1007/s13132-014-0215-6.

Brown, A. (2015). . British Journal of Guidance & Counselling. 43, 3, pp. 278-291. doi: 10.1080/03069885.2015.1028888. .

Bimrose, J., Barabasch, A., Brown, A. & Mulvey, R. (2015). , British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 43, 3, 255-262. DOI: 10.1080/03069885.2015.1037098. .

Brown, A. & Bimrose, J. (2015). . In Hartung, P. J.; Savickas, M. L.; and Walsh, W. B. (Eds), (2015). APA handbook of career intervention, Volume 2: Applications. APA handbooks in psychology, (pp. 241-254). Washington, DC, US: American Psychological Association, ix, 565 pp.

Bimrose, J. and Brown, A. (2015).Forskning om studie- och yrkesvägledning.[ Research on educational and vocational guidance. In Swedish] In A. Lovén (Ed.) , pp. 49-62, Lund: Studentlitteratur. ISBN: 9789144097435.

Bimrose, J., Brown, A., Behle, H., Barnes, S-A., Hughes, D., Andrews, D., Davies, E. and Wiseman, J. (2014). , (PDF Document) . London: BIS, 140 pp.

Brown, A. & Bimrose, J. (2014). , Research in Comparative and International Education, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 270-286. doi: 10.2304/rcie.2014.9.3.270

CEDEFOP (2014), Brown, A., Bimrose, J. and Merrill, B. (eds): , (PDF Document) , Research Paper 42, Thessaloniki: CEDEFOP.

Barabasch, A., Brown, A., & Bimrose, J. (2014). Guidance support for mid-life career transitions. Pre-publication version.Link opens in a new window In Ernst Gesslbauer & Carin Dániel Ramírez-Schiller (Eds). Die Rolle von Guidance in einer sich wandelnden Arbeitswelt. [The role of guidance in a changing labour market], pp. 36-53. Innsbruck: Studien Verlag.

Bimrose, J., Brown, A., Holocher-Ertl, T., Kieslinger, B., Kunzmann, C., Prilla, M., Schmidt, A. and Wolf, C. (2014) . International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 56 - 63.

Prilla, M., Blunk, O., Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2014). , (PDF Document). In Kravcik, M., Mikroyannidis, A., Pammer, V., Prilla, M., Ullmann, T. & Wild, F. (eds.).  (PDF Document) , Graz, Austria, September 16, 2014.

Brown, A. (2014). Preparing young people for a changing labour marketLink opens in a new window. In Policy Network (eds)  (PDF Document)London: Policy Network, pp. 115 – 118.

Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2014). . In Arulmani, G., Bakshi, A.J., Leong, F.T.L., Watts, T. (Eds.) Handbook of Career Development: International Perspectives. New York: Spinger, pp 203-222. DOI 10.1007/978-1-4614-9460-7_11

Brown, A. and de-Hoyos-Guajardo M. (2014). Sub-degree higher education: Country study UK/England. In Gaylor, C./Mohr, B. (Eds): . Nuremberg 2014. f-bb online, 09/2014
URL: www.quality-by-units.de [30.09.2014]

Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2013). Navigating the labour market: transitioning styles of adults receiving career guidance. In Wuttke, Eveline & Seifried, Jürgen (eds.). . Stuttgart: Barbara Budrich Publishers, pp. 283 - 307. Pre-publication versionLink opens in a new window.

Hippach-Schneider, U., Weigel, T., Brown, A. & Gonon, P. (2013). . Journal of Vocational Education & Training, Vol. 65, Iss. 1, 2013 , pp. 1 - 17. .

Kaschig, Andreas, Maier, Ronald, Sandow, Alexander, Lazoi, Mariangela, Schmidt, Andreas, Barnes, Sally-Anne, Bimrose, Jenny, Brown, Alan, Bradley, Claire, Kunzmann, Christine and Mazarakis, Athanasios. (2013). , (PDF Document). IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, Volume 6 (Number 2). pp. 158-176. ISSN 1939-1382

Brown, A. (2012). Nurturing mastery of high level vocational practice through coaching. In City & Guilds Centre for Skills Development (Ed.) , (PDF Document) . London: City & Guilds Centre for Skills Development, Insights No. 1, pp. 74-99.

Brown, A. & Bimrose, J. (2012). '.' In A. Bolder, R. Dobischat, G. Kutscha, & G. Reutter, G. (Eds.) Beruflichkeit zwischen institutionellem Wandel und biographischem Projekt, (Bildung und Arbeit series),(German Edition), [Professionalism between institutional change and biographical project], Wiesbaden: Springer, pp. 167 - 188.

Brown, A., Bimrose, J., Barnes S-A. & Hughes D. (2012). , Journal of Vocational Behavior, Volume 80, Issue 3, pp. 754–761.

Brown, A. (2012). ‘Learning, career development and progression from low skilled work in developed countriesLink opens in a new window.’ In M. Watson and M. McMahon (Eds.) Career development: Global issues and challenges, New York: Nova Science Publishers, pp. 111 - 124.

Kaschig, A., Maier, R., Sandow, A., Brown, A., Ley, T., Magenheim, J., Mazarakis, A. & Seitlinger P. (2012) ''. In 21st Century Learning for 21st Century Skills: 7th European Conference of Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2012, September 18-21, 2012. Proceedings, 180 - 193, Editors: A. Ravenscroft, S. Lindstaedt, C. Delgado Kloos & D. Hernández-Leo, Saarbrücken, Germany: Springer, Dordecht.

Brown, A. (2011). Lessons from Policy Failure: The Demise of a National Qualifications Framework Based Solely on Learning Outcomes in EnglandLink opens in a new window, (Slovenian) Journal of Contemporary Educational Studies, Volume 62, Issue5, pp. 36-55.

Brown, A. (2011). . In: , (PDF Document)Issue 14, article 04, pp. 1 -12. Vienna.

Bimrose, J., Brown, A., Barnes, S-A. and Hughes, D.(2011). The role of career adaptability in skills supply, Evidence report 35. Main ReportLink opens in a new window,(PDF Document). Wath-upon-Dearne: UKCES.

Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A., Brown, A. and Hughes, D.(2011). The role of career adaptability in skills supply, Evidence Report 35. Technical ReportLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document). Wath-upon-Dearne: UKCES.

Brown, A. & Bimrose, J. (2011). Changing patterns of guidance, learning and careers of older workers in Europe. In CEDEFOP (Ed.) Working and ageing: Guidance and counselling for mature learnersLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document). Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, pp. 166 -185.

Brown, A. & Bimrose, J. (2011). Developmental tasks,vocational development and career adaptabilityLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document). In Z. Zhao, F. Rauner and U. Hauschildt (eds) Assuring the acquisition of expertise: apprenticeship in the modern economy, Beijing: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press. [ISBN: 978-7-5135-0815-5], pp 255 - 258.

Brown, A. (2011). Changing patterns of working, learning and development across EuropeLink opens in a new window, IER Bulletin 97, Coventry: IER, University of ÌÇÐÄTV.

Kaschig, A., Maier, R., Sandow, A., Lazoi, M., Barnes, S., Bimrose, J., Bradley, C., Brown, A., Kunzmann, C.; Mazarakis, A.; Schmidt, A. (2010). . In: Wolpers, M., Kirschner, P., Scheffel, M., Lindstaedt, S., Dimitrova, V., eds. , Barcelona, Spain, September 28th - October 1st, 2010. Proceedings. Berlin - Heidelberg - New York: Springer (= Lecture Notes in Computer Science), ISBN 978-3-642-16019-6, pp. 151 - 166.

Brown, A., Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A, Kirpal, S., Grønning, T. & Dæhlen M. (2010). Changing patterns of working, learning and career development across EuropeLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document), Coventry: IER, University of ÌÇÐÄTV.

Brown, A. (2010). '.' In: P. Peterson, E. Baker and B. McGaw (eds) , vol. 3, pp. 330-336, Oxford: Elsevier. [ISBN: 978-0-08-044893-0].

Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2010). 'Older workers’ transitions in work-related learning, careers and identities.' In K. Ecclestone, G. Biesta & M. Hughes (eds) ,pp. 182-196, Routledge: Abingdon. [ISBN: 978-0-415-48174-8]

Brown, A. (2010). 'Fresh directions for teaching and learning in Further EducationLink opens in a new window.' In Tony Dolphin and Jonathan Clifton (eds) , London: IPPR [ISBN: 9781860303326].

Brown, A. (2009). Higher skills development at work: A Commentary by the Teaching and Learning Research ProgrammeLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document). London: ESRC,TLRP. [ISBN: 978-0-85473-893-9].

Brown, A. (2009). 'Role of Technology in Enhancing LearningLink opens in a new window'. In U. Bernath, A. Szücs, A. Tait and M. Vidal (eds) . London: Wiley. [ISBN: 9781848211322], pp 373-384.

Nieuwenhuis, L. & Brown, A. (2009) '.' Pre-publication versionLink opens in a new window. In F. Oser, U. Renold, E. John, E. Winther and S. Weber (Eds.) . Dordrecht: Sense Publishers. [ISBN 978-90-8790-736-5], pp 409 - 422.

Brown, A., Bimrose, J. & Barnes, S-A., (2009). . In R. Maclean and D. Wilson (eds) . Dordrecht: Springer. [ISBN: 978-1-4020-5280-4], pp 1687-1698.

Brown, A. (2009). , (PDF Document). London: DCSF/Futurelab.

Barnes, S-A.; Bimrose, J.; Brown, A.; Feldkamp, D.; Franzolini, P.; Kaschig, A.; Kunzmann, C.; Maier, R.; Nelkner, T.; Sandow, A.; Thalmann, S. (2009). Knowledge Maturing at Workplaces of Knowledge Workers: Results of an Ethnographically Informed Study. In: . Eigenverlag, pp. 14 - 27.

Attwell, G., Bimrose, J., Brown, A., & Barnes, S-A. (2008). Maturing Learning: Mash up Personal Learning Environments,Link opens in a new window Mashup Personal Learning Environments (MUPPLE08) (Volume 388), 78 - 86, [Electronic / Internet Publication].

Brown, A. (2008). ‘Beleidsontwikkelingen in het Verenigd Koninkrijk: een leven lang leren’ [ Policy in the UK: Lifelong Learning] in C. Doets, W. van Esch and A. Westerhuis (Eds) Brede verkenning van een leven lang leren [A broad orientation on lifelong learning]. ’s-Hertogenbosch: CINOP, pp 41 – 72. English translation: International comparison of the development of Lifelong Learning systems: the United KingdomLink opens in a new window

Nash, I., Jones, S., Ecclestone K. and Brown A. (Eds.) (2008). Challenge and change in Further Education: A Commentary by the Teaching and Learning Research Programme,Link opens in a new window (PDF Document). London: ESRC,TLRP. [ISBN: 978-0-85473-824-3].

Brown, A. (2008). Limitations of levels, learning outcomes and qualifications as drivers towards a more knowledge-based society?Link opens in a new window, US-China Education Review, 5, 1, 9-17.

Bimrose, J., Brown, A., & Barnes, S-A. (2008). Researching careers, learning and identities: Career attachments as anchors or chains?Link opens in a new window, Perspectives in Education, 26, 3, pp. 71-81. [ISSN 0258-2236]

Hogarth, T., de Hoyos, M., Gambin, L., Wilson, R.A. and Brown, A. (2008). Initial Vocational Education and Training (IVET) in Europe: ReviewLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document), Thessaloniki: Cedefop, pp. 1-49.

Hoyles, C., Poulovassilis, A., Magoulas, G., Noss, R., Kent, P., Brown, A., Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A., de Hoyos, M. and Marris, L. (2007). Workplace personalised learning environments for the development of employees' technical communicative skills: Full Research ReportLink opens in a new window. ESRC End of Award Report, RES-139-25-0312. Swindon: ESRC

Brown, A., Kirpal, S. and Rauner, F. (Eds.) (2007). , Technical and Vocational Education and Training Series: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, Vol. 5, Dordrecht: Springer. [ISBN: 978-1-4020-4988-0.]

Brown, A., Kirpal, S. & Rauner, F. (2007). , (PDF Document). In Brown, A., Kirpal, S. and Rauner, F. (Eds.) (2007). Identities at Work , Technical and Vocational Education and Training Series: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, Vol. 5, pp. 1-12, Dordrecht: Springer. [ISBN: 978-1-4020-4988-0.]

Brown, A., Dif, M., Helemae, L., Kirpal, S., Koniordos, S., Laske, G., Patiniotis, N. & Strietska-Ilina, O. (FAME-Consortium) (2007). . In Brown, A., Kirpal, S. and Rauner, F. (Eds.). Identities at Work , Technical and Vocational Education and Training Series: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, Vol. 5, pp. 13-44, Dordrecht: Springer. [ISBN: 978-1-4020-4988-0.]

Kirpal, S. & Brown, A. (2007). In Brown, A., Kirpal, S. and Rauner, F. (Eds.). Identities at Work, Technical and Vocational Education and Training Series: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, Vol. 5, pp. 211-237, Dordrecht: Springer. [ISBN: 978-1-4020-4988-0.]

Kirpal, S., Brown, A. & Dif, M. (2007). . In Brown, A., Kirpal, S. and Rauner, F. (Eds.). Identities at Work, Technical and Vocational Education and Training Series: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, Vol. 5, pp. 285-313, Dordrecht: Springer. [ISBN: 978-1-4020-4988-0.]

Brown, A., Kirpal, S. (2007). (PDF Document) . In Brown, A., Kirpal, S. and Rauner, F. (Eds.). Identities at Work, Technical and Vocational Education and Training Series: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, Vol. 5, pp. 211-237, Dordrecht: Springer. [ISBN: 978-1-4020-4988-0.]

Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A., Brown, A, Hasluck, C. & Behle, H. (2007). , (PDF Document). [ISBN 978 1 84712 276 6].

Brown, A. and Pollard, A. (Eds.) (2006). , (PDF Document). London: ESRC,TLRP.

Hughes, D., Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2006). Putting research at the centre of the design, development and operation of higher education careers services: A comparative study from the UK and FinlandLink opens in a new window, in R. Vuorinen & S. Saukkonen (eds), Guidance Services in Higher Education: Strategies, Design & Implementation, Institute for Educational Research, University of Jyväskylä, Finland. [ISBN 951-39-2675-3]

Brown, A., Bimrose, J. and Hughes, D. (2005). , International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, 5, 2, 229 – 240.

Keep, E. and Brown, A. (2005). Career Research and Development, 13, 11-19.

Brown, A. (Ed) (2005). Learning while working in small companies: comparative analysis of experiences drawn from England, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal and SpainLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document) SKOPE Monograph No 7., ESRC funded Centre on Skills, Knowledge and Organisational Performance, Oxford and ÌÇÐÄTV Universities.

Brown, A., Grollmann, P., Tutschner, R. & PARTICIPA Project Consortium (2005). , (PDF Document) , ITB Working Paper Nr. 54, and Results from the Regional and Sectoral SurveysLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document), ITB Working Paper Nr. 51, Institut Technik und Bildung Universität Bremen.

Brown, A. (2004). Participation in Continuing Vocational Education and Training: United Kingdom. In Brown, A. (Ed.) and Participa project consortium: Participation in Continuing Vocational and Training (VET): a need for a sustainable employability. A state of the art report for six European countriesLink opens in a new window, Bremen: University of Bremen, ITB Working Paper 38, (pp 79 -103).

Brown, A. (2004). , European Educational Research Journal, 3, 4, 790-794.

Brown, A. (2004). , Learning in Health and Social Care, 3, 4, 213-222.  Pre-publication versionLink opens in a new window .

Brown, A. (2004). , Career Development International, 9, 3, 245 - 273. Pre-publication versionLink opens in a new window

Brown, A. and Kirpal, S. (2004). 'Old nurses with new qualifications are best': Competing ideas about the skills that matter in nursing in Estonia, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. Pre-publication versionLink opens in a new window. In Warhurst, C., Grugulis, I., and Keep, E. , Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan (pp 225 -241).

Brown, A., Rhodes, E. and Carter, R. (2004). . In H. Rainbird, A. Fuller and A. Munro (Eds.) . London: Routledge (pp 166 - 182). Pre-publication versionLink opens in a new window.

Brown, A. (2004). United Kingdom. In Brown, A. (Ed.) and Participa project consortium, Participation in Continuing Vocational and Training (VET): a need for a sustainable employability. A state of the art report for six European countriesLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document) , Bremen: University of Bremen ITB Working Paper 38 (pp 79 -103).

Keep, E. and Brown, A. (2004). Paradoxes, pitfalls and the prospects for a dynamic VET system (in the Netherlands). In W. Nijhof and W. van Esch (Eds.) Unravelling policy, power, process and performance: the formative evaluation of the Dutch Adult and Vocational Education ActLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document) . 's-Hertogenbosch: CINOP (pp 255 - 265).

Brown, A. and Keep, E. (2003). Competing perspectives on workplace learning and the learning organisation, in B. Nyhan, P. Cressey, M. Tomassini, M. Kelleher and R. Poell (eds) , (PDF Document), Thessaloniki: CEDEFOP (pp 73 -91).

Brown, A. and Laske, G. (2003). Employers views on graduate career paths in Germany and the United Kingdom. In FAME project consortium, How personnel management and human resources policies shape workers’ identities, Bremen: University of Bremen ITB Working Paper 46 (pp 5 - 19). Pre-publication versionLink opens in a new window.

Drexel, I., Möbus, M., Gérardin, F. Grasser B., Lhotel, H., Brown, A., Maguire, M. and Baldauf, B. (2003). , (PDF Document), SKOPE Monograph No 6., ESRC funded Centre on Skills, Knowledge and Organisational Performance, Oxford and ÌÇÐÄTV Universities.

Onstenk, J. and Brown, A. (2002). A Dutch approach to promoting key qualifications: reflections on 'core problems as a support for curriculum development, in P. Kämäräinen, G. Attwell and A. Brown (eds), , (PDF Document) Thessaloniki: CEDEFOP (pp 87 -104).

Brown, A. and Attwell, G. (2002). Creating spaces for knowledge development - reflections on ICT support for the Cedefop Research Arena. In Nyhan, B. (Ed), , Thessaloniki: CEDEFOP (pp 74-85).

Brown, A. (2002). . In: Nijhof, W.J., Heikkinen, A., Nieuwenhuis, L.F.M. (eds) Shaping Flexibility in Vocational Education and Training. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48157-X_15

Brown, A., Attwell, G. and Bimrose, J. (2002). Utilising information and communication technologies for knowledge development for dispersed communities of practice, in V. Lally and D. McConnell (eds.), Networked collaborative learning and information and communication technologies in Higher Education, Sheffield: Department of Educational Studies. pp 47-60. Out of print: earlier conference paper available from hereLink opens in a new window

Bjørnåvold, J. and Brown, A. (2002). Rethinking the role of the assessment of non-formal learning, in P. Kämäräinen, G. Attwell and A. Brown (eds.), Transformation of learning in education and training: key qualifications revisitedLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document), Thessaloniki: CEDEFOP.

Brown, A. (2001). 'Reflections on the processes of becoming skilled in England, Germany and the Netherlands'. In G. Laske (ed) Vocational identity, flexibility and mobility in the European Labour Market. ITB Working Paper 27. Bremen: ITB, University of Bremen, 165-196. Pre-publication versionLink opens in a new window.

Brown, A. (2001). . Work, Employment and Society, 15, 2, 403-9 (extended review article).

Brown, A., Green, A., Pitcher, J. and Simm, C. (2000). , (PDF Document), Nottingham: DfEE, 79pp.

Brown, A. (2000). Social influences on individual commitment to self-directed learning at work. In G. Straka (Ed.) Conceptions of self-directed learning: Theoretical and conceptual considerations, Muenster: Waxmann (pp. 23-36). Out of Print. Related seminar paper Brown, A. (2000): Costs and benefits of self-directed learning at work: Interaction of social influences and individual commitmentLink opens in a new window (PDF Document).

Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (2000). Establishing a virtual forum for collaboration and knowledge transformation to support careers guidance practice, in ICG (Ed) Careers Guidance: constructing the future - a global perspective, Stourbridge: ICG (pp 73-85).

Brown, A. (2000). Comparative analysis of skill formation processes in England, Germany and the Netherlands. In U. Lauterbach and B. Sellin (eds.). , (PDF Document), CEDEFOP: Frankfurt am Main / Thessaloniki (pp 232 - 256).

Brown, A. and Keep, E. (1999). Review of vocational education and training research in the United KingdomLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document), Luxembourg: European Commission, 170pp.

Brown, A., & Keep, E. (1999). Effective processes for the acquisition of qualifications for lifelong learning - with the focus on processes of school to work transition through vocational education and training - Lifequal Project: English National Report’. University of ÌÇÐÄTV, IER.

Attwell, G. and Brown, A. (1999). The acquisition of skills and qualifications for lifelong learning, trends and challenges across Europe. In B. Sellin (Ed.) . CEDEFOP: Thessaloniki (pp. 163-188).

Brown, A. (1999). Going Dutch? Changing the focus from core skills to core problems in vocational higher education, pre-print copyLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document) , in E. Dunne (Ed.) The learning society: international perspectives on core skills in higher education, London: Kogan Page (pp 75-84).

Brown, A. (1999). (PDF Document), SKOPE Research Papers No. 4. Oxford/Coventry: University of Oxford /University of ÌÇÐÄTV/ESRC, 30pp.

Brown, A. (1999). , (PDF Document). SKOPE Research Papers No. 3. Oxford/Coventry: University of Oxford /University of ÌÇÐÄTV/ESRC, 28pp.

Brown, A., Moerkamp, T. and Voncken, E. (1999). . European Journal of Education. 34, no.2, 219-235.

Attwell, G. and Brown, A. (1999).. In F. van Wieringen and G. Attwell (eds) Vocational and adult education in Europe, Dordrecht: Kluwer (pp 161-174).

Brown, A. (1998). Possible role for synoptic assessment, in A. Brown and S. Manning (eds) (1998) Qualifications for employment and higher education: a collaborative investigation across Europe, , (PDF Document) , Hämeenlinna: University of Tampere, (pp 65-76).

Brown, A. (1998). . In W. Nijhof and J. Streumer (eds) Key qualifications in work and education, Dordrecht: Kluwer Press (pp 165-186).

Brown, A. (1997). A dynamic model of occupational identity formationLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document) in A. Brown (Ed) Promoting Vocational Education and training: European perspectives, Tampere, Univeristy of Tampere, (pp 59-67). (Out of print: above link is to a pre-print version available from the British Education Index as a Symposium paper presented at the Journal of Vocational Education and Training Second International Conference "Policy and Practice in Vocational Education and Training", University of Huddersfield, 16-18 July 1997).

Brown, A. (1997). Facilitating learning: helping others learn within companiesLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document) in A. Brown (Ed) Promoting Vocational Education and training: European perspectives, Tampere, University of Tampere, (pp 81-89).

Brown, A., Griffey, S. and Hughes, J. (1997). Supporting learning in initial vocational educationLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document) in A. Brown (Ed) Promoting Vocational Education and training: European perspectives, University of Tampere, Tampere, (pp 91-105).

Brown, A. (1997). The development of key skills across contexts and over timeLink opens in a new window, (PDF Document) Capability, 3, 2, 16-20.

Brown, A. (1997). Becoming skilled during a time of transition: observations from EuropeLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at Sixth (US) National Career Development Conference on ‘Careers and Technology’, Daytona Beach, Florida, January, 27pp.

Brown, A. and Behrens, M. (1996). Starting underemployed careers, In M. de Goode, P. de Klaver, J. van Ophem, C. Verhaar and A. de Vries (eds) Youth: unemployment, identity and policy, Aldershot: Avebury, (pp. 31-47).

Brown, A. (1996). 'Recognition, Assessment and Accreditation of Learning Through Work'. In D. Danau and E. Sommerlad (eds). Work-Based Learning: Thematic Review of Literature, Case Examples and Networks. Maastricht: European Centre for Work and Society, 1-36.

Brown, A. (1996). Attempting to create a 'middle pathway' between vocational and academic routes: a critical review of the introduction and implementation of General National Vocational Qualifications in England, Guildford: DES, University of Surrey, November 1996. 38pp.

Brown, A. and Behrens, M. (1995). , in P. Cressey and B. Jones (eds) Work and employment in Europe: a new convergence, London: Routledge, (pp. 190-210).

Behrens, M., Hurrelmann, K. and Brown, A. (1995). Berufsausbildung in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und England. Versuch eines innovativen Ansatzes für die vergleichende Forschung, [Vocational training in Germany and England: an innovative approach to comparative research]. In E. König and P. Zedler (Eds.) Qualitativer Forschung: Grundlagen und Methoden, [Qualitative research: bascis and methods], Weinheim: Deutscher Studienverlag, pp 183 -195.

Brown, A. (1995). , Computers and Education, 25, 1, 59-65

Heller, F. A. and Brown, A. (1995). . Human Relations, 48(7), 815-836.

Brown A. (1995). The application of quick response and electronic data interchange in clothing industry manufacture and retailing, FORCE Project Evaluation Summary Report, Guildford: University of Surrey, 8pp.

Brown, A. (1995). European research review on how to promote flexibility and mobility in vocational education and training: a perspective from England and Wales, Guildford: DES, University of Surrey, May 1995. Paper produced as part of the feasibility study for developing a European COST programme in vocational education, 6 pp.

Brown A. (1995). North Nottinghamshire HE Links Programme Evaluation Issues Papers: April 1995. 1. Admissions to higher education - entry based on A level grades or on a specification of the skills and qualities required to be successful in Higher Education (23 pp.) 2. Progression into HE from GNVQ programmes (15 pp.) 3. Commentary on pre- and post-16 HE links. Clifton: Nottingham Trent University.

Brown A. (1995). Commentary on issues of progression from FE to HE: evaluation report of FE:HE Progression Project of South Bank University, Guildford: University of Surrey, 13 pp.

Brown, A. (1994). Being a researcher. In R. Burgess (Ed) Studies in Qualitative Methodology, Volume 4: Issues in Qualitative Research, London: JAI Press (pp 29 – 51).

Brown, A. and Germon, S. (1994). The implications of the delivery of GNVQ as a part-time programme, Report for Employment Department, Guildford: DES, University of Surrey.

Brown, A. (1994). GNVQ as a progression route into higher education, Report for NCVQ, Guildford: DES, University of Surrey.

Brown, A. (1994). Review of the characteristics of effective learning programmes for the development of occupational competence, Report for Employment Department, Guildford: DES, University of Surrey, pp. 85.

Brown, A. and Behrens, M. (1994). Comparative analysis of flexibility in vocational education and training: engineering and insurance in England and Germany. In W. Nijhof and J. Streumer (eds) Flexibility in training and vocational education, Utrecht: Lemma Press. (pp 171-183).

Brown, A. (1994). , Computers and Education, 22, 1-2, 145-153.

Brown, A. and Evans, K. (1994)., British Journal of Education and Work, 7, 2, 5-15.

Brown, A., Evans, K., Blackman, S. and Germon, S. (1994). Key workers: technical and training mastery in the workplace, Poole: Hyde Publications. (pp 160).

Brown A. and Roberts K. (1994). Individuals in Context: Stability and change, In K. Evans and W. Heinz (eds) Becoming Adults in England and Germany, London: Anglo-German Foundation. (pp 17-42). Available here:

Brown, A. and Behrens, M. (1994). Steps towards adulthood, In K. Evans and W. Heinz (eds) Becoming Adults in England and Germany, London: Anglo-German Foundation. (pp 73-111). Available here:

Brown, A. and Behrens, M. (1994). Finding jobs: institutional support and individual strategies, In K. Evans and W. Heinz (eds) Becoming Adults in England and Germany, London: Anglo-German Foundation. (pp 173-207). Available here:

Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (1993). Admissions to higher education: current practice and future policy. Journal of Access Studies, 8, 2, 154-169. Out of print.

Brown, A. and Behrens M. (1993). Financing of student status in Higher Education: Anglo-German comparisons. In J. Koppen and W. Webler (eds.) Strategies for Increasing Access and Performance in Higher Education, Amsterdam: Thesis Publications (pp 41 - 53).

Brown A. and Evans K. (1993). Ready for a change?: new lessons from Anglo-German comparisons, Youth Network Occasional Paper 2, London: SSRU, City University, pp 28.

Boffy R., Brown A., Bullock K. and Crossland G. (1993). Vocational Routes into Higher Education for Young People. Dudley: Dudley LEA, 96pp.

Brown A. and Germon S. (1993). Implications of Provision of Part-Time General National Vocational Qualifications, Guildford: DES, University of Surrey, 17pp.

Brown A. and Germon S. (1993). The delivery of Part-Time General National Vocational Qualifications, Guildford: DES, University of Surrey, 1993, 45pp.

Brown A. and Evans K (1993) Ready for a Change?: New Lessons from Anglo-German Comparisons, London: Social Statistics Research Unit, City University, 1993, 28pp. (ESRC Youth Network Occasional Papers, Volume 2, Paper 2).

Blackman, S. and Brown, A. (1993). Evaluation of Young Engineers: a case study linked to technology and the National Curriculum, Report for the Standing Conference on Schools‘ Science and Technology, Guildford: DES, University of Surrey, 96pp.

Brown A. (1993). Progression into Higher Education from General National Vocational Qualifications. Guildford: DES, University of Surrey, 14pp.

Brown A. and Harrison P. (1993). Going On: Progression into Higher Education from BTEC Programmes, London: BTEC, 18pp.

Brown A. (1993). The clothing industry in Europe: implications of market trends for companies policy and practice, FORCE Project Paper, Milton Keynes: Open University, 23pp.

Brown A. (1993). Human resources development in the European clothing industry, FORCE Project Paper, Milton Keynes: Open University, 15pp.

Blackman, S. and Brown A. (1992). Constraints upon portfolio development in the accreditation of prior learning. In J. Mulligan and C. Griffin (Eds) Empowerment through Experiential Learning: Explorations of Good Practice, London: Kogan Page. (pp 109 - 117).

Behrens, M., Brown, A. and Hurrelmann, K. (1992).. In W. Meeus, M. de Goede, W. Kox and K. Hurrelmann (Eds) Adolescence, Careers and Cultures, Berlin and New York: Walter de Gruyter, (pp 279 - 295).

Haffenden, I., Blackman, S. and Brown, A. (1992). Research Partnership and an Issues Framework: A Review of the Methodology of an Overarching Project on Competence, British Educational Research Journal, 18, 1, 25-36.  

Brown A. and Bimrose J. (1992). Progression into Higher Education: Social Science Admissions Tutors' Views on the Qualities Required of Prospective Entrants, Social Science Teacher, 22, 1, 2-6.

Brown A. (1992). Higher Education Admissions Policies in Action: Implications of General National Vocational Qualifications as a Progression Route into Higher Education, FEU RP686 Competences for HE Project Report, Guildford: DES, University of Surrey, October 1992.

Brown A. (1992) The Use of Information Technology to Enhance Learning: Final Reflections on the Information Technology Teacher Training Development Programme, Guildford: University of Surrey / Employment Department, 18pp.

Haffenden I., Brown A. and Blackman S. (1992) Preparing for Competence-Led Curricula in Further Education. In E. Fennell E (Ed) Competence and Assessment Compendium No. 2, Sheffield: Employment Department, pp 69 - 71.

Behrens, M. and Brown, A. (1991). Entering the world of work (pp 61-70), The academic route (pp 72-88), Routes to skilled work (pp 89-112), Uncertain routes, diverse destinations (pp 113-136), Routes to nowhere? (pp 137-162), In J Bynner and K Roberts (eds) Youth and work transitions to employment in England and Germany, London: Anglo-German Foundation. Available here: reportLink opens in a new window 

Brown A. and Behrens M. (1991). Comparative failures: peripheral workers ‘in the making’ in England and Germany, ESRC 16-19 Initiative Occasional Paper 40, London: SSRU, City University, pp 61.

    Brown, A., Haffenden, and Blackman, S. (1991). Implications of the implementation of competence led curricula, Guildford: DES, University of Surrey, 160pp.

    Brown A. and Evans K. (1990) Progress into skilled employment, ESRC 16-19 Initiative Occasional Paper 36, London: SSRU, City University, 48pp.

    Brown A, Behrens M. and Blackman S. (1990) Becoming Skilled in Paderborn and Swindon. In J. Bynner and K. Roberts (eds) Comparative Research on Vocational Preparation in England and West Germany: a Report for the European Commission, London: City University, (pp 6 - 28).

    Brown, A. and Evans, K. (1990). . Evaluation & Research in Education, 4, 3, 129 - 145.

    Haffenden, I. and Brown, A. (1989). Towards the implementation of National Vocational Qualifications in colleges of further education. In J. Burke (Ed) Competency based education and training, Lewes: Falmer Press (pp. 132 - 170).

    Haffenden, I. & Brown, A. (1989). . Journal of Further and Higher Education, 13, 3, 46 - 58.

    Evans K., Dovaston V., Holland D., Brown A., Fisher J. and Haffenden I. (1989). The In-company Trainer of Young People in the United Kingdom, Berlin: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP), 99pp.

    Haffenden, I. and Brown, A. (1989). Implementation of competence-based curricula, London: Further Education Unit 34pp.

    Brown A. (1988). Changing skill requirements in the UK: the skill needs of modern industry, Evidence put forward to European Commission on the future skill requirements of industry, Paris: European Institute for Education and Public Policy, 35pp.

    Evans, K., Brown, A. and Oates, T. (1987). Developing work-based learning: an evaluative review of the YTS Core Skills Project, Research and Development Series No. 39, Sheffield: Manpower Services Commission, 169pp.

    Brown A. and Mills, J. (1987.) Policy recommendations for developing the Computer and Information Technology Core within Youth Training, CIT Research Report 1, Sheffield: Manpower Services Commission, 52pp.

    Brown A. and Mills, J. (1987). Developments in Computer and Information Technology education and training, CIT Research Report 2, Sheffield: Manpower Services Commission, 50pp.

    Brown A. and Mills, J. (1987). Developing the Computer and Information Technology Core within Youth Training: survey of current practice, CIT Research Report 3, Sheffield: Manpower Services Commission, 48pp.

    Brown A. and Mills, J. (1987). Developing the Computer and Information Technology Core within Youth Training: criteria for good practice; CIT Research Report 4, Sheffield: Manpower Services, 123pp.

    Brown A. and Mills, J. (1987). Developing the Computer and Information Technology Core within Youth Training: standards, accreditation and progression, CIT Research Report 5, Sheffield: Manpower Services Commission, 108pp.

    Brown, A., Evans, K., Hobrough, J., Jarvis, P., Kilty, J., Legge, D. and Oates, T. with Chadwick, A. (Ed) (1983) Curriculum development in the education of adults, Research Report, London: Further Education Unit, 223 pp. (A Manual for Practitioners was also produced).

    Evans, K. and Brown, A. (1983). An evaluation of trades education schemes: research findings, London: Further Education Unit, 269pp.

    Evans, K. and Brown, A. (1983). An evaluation of trades education schemes: research design and methodology, London: Further Education Unit, 66pp.

    Evans, K. and Brown, A. (1983). , London: Further Education Unit, 34pp.

    Brown, A. and Heller, F. (1981). . Human Relations, 34, 2, 141-156.

    Drenth, P., Koopman, P., Rus, V., Odar, M., Heller, F. and Brown, A. (1979). Industrial Relations, 18, 3, 295–309.

    Mathews, D., Brown, A., Bimrose, J. and Glynn, E. (1977). The relevance of school learning experience to performance in industry, Research Report 6, Watford: Engineering Industry Training Board, 120pp.

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