The calm within the storm: Vocational research insights that foster student well-beingA VALBEC (Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Educational Council) Professional Learning session presented by Liam Frost-Camilleri. This presentation shares the findings of Liam's PhD research exploring how second chance education teachers support student reengagement. Building on the work of Savelsberg et al. (2017) and Thomas & Dyment (2019), the research highlights the importance of creating an inclusive, supportive, and student-centred learning environment for diverse and non-traditional students. Findings show that these VCE VM teachers are emotional anchors in these classrooms, prioritising relationships, authenticity, and well-being over traditional rigid curriculum demands. Drawing on inquiry-based methodology and semi-structured interviews, Liam's research demonstrates how flexibility and community connections are central to re-engaging learners and creating meaningful educational pathways (Murray & Mitchell, 2016). This session will outline how these findings can inform practices across the VET sector, offering practical insights into building safe and inclusive spaces that support diverse learners. It will also explore the broader implications for policy and professional practice within vocational education.
We look forward to seeing you there. Who: Liam Frost-Camilleri 2025 Conference
Explore the role of literacy in empowering adults, fostering inclusion, and increasing wellbeing in a range of contexts – personal, community, study and work. Explore the website and consider submitting an application to present: https://acal.edu.au/wp/25conf-home/ We are looking forward to seeing you there! | eValbeceVALBEC is our e-newsletter and our main source of communicating news and information. It is distributed to more than 1,000 practitioners – members and non-members. Subscribe below. Read the latest newsletter here. |
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