Module 13 – The Role of Student Unions for Inclusive VET Education

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In this micro-course, you will delve into how student unions contribute to making VET more inclusive. You will be first introduced to the concept of student unions, their functions and significance within VET systems. The next section focuses on the ways student unions can promote inclusivity by advocating for diverse student needs and supporting inclusive educational practices. Following this, you will explore how these bodies can effectively collaborate with VET staff, emphasising the importance of communication, joint development of inclusive practices, and the support of student-led initiatives. Finally, the course discusses methods for enhancing the capacity of student unions, tackling the challenges they face, and ensuring their voices are represented in institutional decision-making.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, you should be able to:

  • understand student unions in VET.
  • understand the role of student unions in fostering inclusive VET education.
  • understand how to support student unions in VET.

understand the obstacles student unions face and possible strategies for improvement.

Course Content