Literature review and analysis for isolated learners in metropolitan areas and women learners in VET

The Australian Flexible Learning Framework Strategy 2001 (indexed at TD/ANTA 69.19) has as its over-arching goal 'an expanding core of vocational education and training (VET) learners who are empowered by a wide range of flexible delivery methods, particularly e-learning'. 'Access and equity in online learning' is one of 19 projects and three facilitating programs funded in 2001 to advance this goal. Stage 2 of this project will investigate: (1) women learners in VET; (2) rural and remote learners; (3) isolated learners in metropolitan areas; and (4) the concept of the 'digital divide' to determine the extent to which it is a significant factor impeding or facilitating VET provision around Australia.

This component of Stage 2 comprises a literature review and analysis of whether the research identifies any barriers that isolated learners in metropolitan areas or women learners in VET, might encounter, whether there are any solutions that have worked or show promise, and whether there are any resources that teachers or learners might find helpful in overcoming such barriers.

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The Australian Flexible Learning Framework Strategy 2001 (indexed at TD/ANTA 69.19) has as its over-arching goal 'an expanding core of vocational education and training (VET) learners who are empowered by a wide range of flexible delivery methods, particularly e-learning'. 'Access and equity in online learning' is one of 19 projects and three facilitating programs funded in 2001 to advance this goal. Stage 2 of this project will investigate: (1) women learners in VET; (2) rural and remote learners; (3) isolated learners in metropolitan areas; and (4) the concept of ...  [+] Show more