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nameInclusive Learning - Student Handbook

Inclusive learning is about a fair go for everyone. Everyone has a right to learn, everyone can learn, but many people do not have fair access to learning opportunities.

At Strategix, we:

  • Understand differences in the learner cohort

  • Access skills and expertise in addressing differences

  • Listen to the learner

  • Help learners choose an appropriate learning pathway

  • Develop the core skills of learners.

We are committed to:

  • Fair allocation of resources to all potential students

  • Providing all students with equal opportunity to training

  • Encouraging clients to extend training opportunities to under-represented groups

  • Considering access and equity issues when designing curriculum

  • Acknowledging and using the diversity of students during the facilitation of training sessions, e.g. encourage creativity, new ideas, use students’ different talents and abilities.

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POLICY

Inclusive Practice Policy

Inclusive Practice practice is a fundamental business element that ensures Strategix is providing a fair and equal opportunity to all students who wish to enrol in a course of study. Each person within Strategix has a responsibility to ensure that each student is given an opportunity to enrol into and attempt/complete a Certified Qualification.

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All staff of Strategix must understand an and apply the 5 core skills that underpin learning and the actions required, as follows:

  1. Understand differences in the learner cohort:

    • Provide pre-enrolment appraisals and guidance to learners.

    • Provide teachers with information on learner diversity.

  2. Access skills and expertise in addressing difference.

    • Prioritise professional development on inclusive learning.

    • Create a culture of collaboration with internal and external experts.

  3. Listen to the learner.

    • Identify and promote teaching and learning strategies to engage individuals and enrich the learning of others.

    • Develop models for ensuring learning decisions are based on learner input.

  4. Help learners choose an appropriate learning pathway.

    • When planning training offerings, consider pathways that will allow a diverse range of learners to access the training.

    • Provide information and guidance on course requirements and outcomes prior to enrolment.

  5. Develop the core skills of learners.

    • Provide professional development in integrating core skills into vocational content.

    • Provide LLN support across all AQF levels in recognition of the need to continually update and build core skills for new contexts.

Inclusive Practice Implementation

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During the enrolment process team members will ensure that students have:

  • Enrolled in a course at the appropriate level

  • Enrolled in a course that matches their vocational aspirations

  • Been provided with the right mix of support is available to help them succeed.

All students must complete an LLN indicator and have their students' learner support needs assessed. Dependant Depending on the outcome of the learner support assessment, recommendations are given to the learner, these may includinginclude:

  • The student is referred to an LLN provider

  • The student receives reasonable adjustments to the assessment process

  • The student may not require any further assistance or referral

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At the commencement of a course, all students must complete an LLN indicator and have their students' learner support needs assessed a second time. Dependent on the outcome of the learner support assessment, recommendations are given to the learner, these may includinginclude:

  • The student is referred to an LLN provider

  • The student receives reasonable adjustments to the assessment process

  • The student may not require any further assistance or referral.

Students should be monitored during the course and identify if any individual assistance may be required during the remaining training and assessment process. Trainers need to understand the adult learning principles and employ techniques to suite suit individual learner requirements.

Management

Management are is responsible for providing students and team members with:

  • Opportunities for training and assessment

  • Access to learner assistance and resources

  • Inclusive practice professional development

  • Information on learner diversity

  • Feedback opportunities in regards to training and assessment practices

  • Opportunities for collaboration.

Resources

Team members are able to access additional information from:

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