Summary

This module highlights that learner engagement is a multidimensional concept crucial for personal growth, community development, and skill enhancement beyond traditional classroom activities. It emphasises the need for structured approaches in key areas such as governance, teaching and learning, quality assurance, and the overall student community. Active participation in governance empowers students to influence institutional decisions, while collaboration in teaching enhances course relevance and engagement. Involving learners in quality assurance processes fosters partnerships for improvement, and extracurricular activities help create a sense of belonging. The module also differentiates between meaningful and tokenistic engagement, underlining the importance of genuine participation. Addressing the challenges faced by underrepresented groups is essential for fostering inclusive engagement, and several strategies are proposed, including diversified representation in governance, effective feedback mechanisms, inclusive extracurricular programming, and collaborative decision-making practices that amplify the voices of all learners.

Connection to the Other Modules

You can further investigate these issues in modules:

1: Understanding Inclusive Education in VET

4: Learner Sense of Belonging