Inclusiveness and Equity in Vocational Education and Training
Abstract
Two decades ago, the Index for Inclusion was developed. It defines inclusion at three levels (policy, culture and practice) and can be linked to a multidimensional understanding of equity that complements redistribution with recognition, representation, and relationality as presented in the article. The research is based on an analysis of the responses of teachers, counsellors, and principals of vocational education and training (VET) schools. The main question is how inclusion and equity are implemented in VET. Redistributive justice is most frequently being implemented, followed by relationality. Representation and recognition are ranked lower. The findings require reflection on the present inclusiveness and equity of the VET system.
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