Skills Education

Leadership support matters!

Disengaged learners can present many challenges for VET trainers as they often lack motivation and interest - which in turn, hinders their ability to focus and learn. This makes the job of the trainer just that little bit more difficult as they must invest significant time in encouraging and supporting their disengaged learners as opposed to facilitating learning of the willing.

Senior VET Leaders/Education Managers play a crucial role in supporting their trainers who work with disengaged learners, and they have the networks and influence to adopt a range of strategies which can improve the learning environment for all involved. 

With targeted, active support for trainers in these situations, Senior VET Leaders/Education Managers can help improve learner retention rates and achieve better outcomes for these learners.  Also, when trainers feel supported by their leadership team, they are more likely to be motivated and equipped to tackle other problems.

This session will provide a range of practical strategies that Senior VET Leaders/Education Managers can use to support their trainers who are working with disengaged learners.

Learn more about using approaches that delve into the root cause of the disengagement and focus on building a robust toolkit of active engagement options.