Exploring locality : the impact of context on indigenous vocational education and training aspirations and outcomes
Exploring locality : the impact of context on indigenous vocational education and training aspirations and outcomes Report
Td/Tnc ; 77.06
- Author(s): Gelade, Susan, Stehlik, Tom
- Published: 2004
- Publisher: NCVER (National Centre for Vocational Education Research)
- ISBN: 192089554X 1920895558 (web)
Abstract: This study explores the extent to which differing contextual settings in South Australia, urban, rural and remote, impact on the outcomes of Indigenous learners who have undertaken vocational education and training (VET). The impact of urban, regional, and remote location on Indigenous vocational education and training (VET) students' aspirations and outcomes is examined in this report. It finds the availability of desired courses, teaching staff, and community attitudes to learning in the various locations influence the success of outcomes of Indigenous students. However, successful outcomes other than those related to employment or further education can emerge from VET. Accordingly, the authors suggest benefits such as improved literacy and confidence, and community wellbeing should be considered when formulating Indigenous learning approaches.
- Urls: https://www.ncver.edu.au/research-and-statistics/publications/all-publications/exploring-locality-the-impact-of-context-on-indigenous-vocational-education-and-training-aspirations-and-outcomes
- Publisher Location: Adelaide
- Keywords: Aboriginal Education, Continuing education, Vocational education