Reconnecting young people with learning: A social capital approach in VET

Black, SR; Balatti, J; Falk, I

Reconnecting young people with learning: A social capital approach in VET

Black, SR

Balatti, J Falk, I

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: International Journal of Training Research, 2010, 8 (2), pp. 103 - 115
Issue Date:: 2010-01

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dc.contributor.author	Black, SR https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0825-0384	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Balatti, J	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Falk, I	en_US
dc.date.issued	2010-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Training Research, 2010, 8 (2), pp. 103 - 115	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1448-0220	en_US
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dc.description.abstract	This paper contributes to pedagogical debates on how to meet the learning needs o/young people who are disconnected from school It presents a case study 0/ a program which aimed to prepare students for their Year 10 equivalent school leaving qualification in a basic education section 0/ a Technical and Further Education (TAFE) college in Australia. Most 0/ the students were between 15 and 17 years 0/ age, had experienced literacy and numeracy difficulties in forma/learning, and for various reasons were disconnected from the school system. The paper explains how an approach to learning in VET led to important human and social capital outcomes, and in particular, a changed sense o/4ficacy on the part o/students in the program. The two key elements 0/ this VET pedagogy were: individualised, self-paced learning within a flexible program structure; and the fostering o/social capital including mutual trust and respect, through the course-related learning network 0/ teachers and students and other influential networks, including peer networks. Analysis 0/ interview transcript data with students and teachers revealed the mutuaUy reinforcing role 0/ these elements of VET pedagogy.	en_US
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dc.title	Reconnecting young people with learning: A social capital approach in VET	en_US
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Abstract:

This paper contributes to pedagogical debates on how to meet the learning needs o/young people who are disconnected from school It presents a case study 0/ a program which aimed to prepare students for their Year 10 equivalent school leaving qualification in a basic education section 0/ a Technical and Further Education (TAFE) college in Australia. Most 0/ the students were between 15 and 17 years 0/ age, had experienced literacy and numeracy difficulties in forma/learning, and for various reasons were disconnected from the school system. The paper explains how an approach to learning in VET led to important human and social capital outcomes, and in particular, a changed sense o/4ficacy on the part o/students in the program. The two key elements 0/ this VET pedagogy were: individualised, self-paced learning within a flexible program structure; and the fostering o/social capital including mutual trust and respect, through the course-related learning network 0/ teachers and students and other influential networks, including peer networks. Analysis 0/ interview transcript data with students and teachers revealed the mutuaUy reinforcing role 0/ these elements of VET pedagogy.

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