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ACER/CEET Seminar - Clayton

Published: 18 March 2009

This seminar discusses social inclusion and exclusion in the context of higher education and vocational education and training (VET). It will explore different meanings of social inclusion and exclusion and how these concepts can be used to advance knowledge of inequities (and their causes) in education. It will discuss measures of social inclusion and exclusion and possible ways to identify those groups most affected by social exclusion and the factors that contribute to their experience.

Fran Ferrier is senior research fellow in CEET. Her research interests include: equity in education and training; innovation and the skill needs of industry; and intellectual capital.

Sue North is research fellow in CEET. Her research includes studies of the role of digital technology in the education and wider life experiences of secondary school students, equity funding for students in schools, evaluation of state-wide education programs and teacher professional learning.

Time: 1-2 pm
Date:Wednesday 18 March, 2009
Venue: Room G23, Building 6, Clayton campus

For further information contact:
Name: Norma Coull
Telephone: +61 3 99059157
Email: Norma.Coull@Education.monash.edu.au
Website: Faculty of Education seminars web page.