PEDAGOGIC INNOVATION-FLEXIBLE ADULT LEARNING MODEL-LEARN TO ACHIEVE (STUDENT SUPPORT IN EDUCATION)
Evocca College (AUSTRALIA)
About this paper:
Appears in:
ICERI2014 Proceedings
Publication year: 2014
Pages: 931-939
ISBN: 978-84-617-2484-0
ISSN: 2340-1095
Conference name: 7th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation
Dates: 17-19 November, 2014
Location: Seville, Spain
Abstract:
We are one of the largest VET FEE –HELP provider in Australia(study loan funded by Government). We support wide range of learners, for example second chance learners by overcoming the financial barriers. We support our students through flexible learning model. We deliver the learning outcome in a very positive manner through classroom and Distance study options. Students can choose to study at their own pace suiting their life style. We offer a complete study package which includes employability skills, degree and pathways to employment. We offer personal tutor to tailor the study plan around students learning style. We reward our students with iPad to blend the education journey with technology. We work towards sustainability as our colleges are located in the communities saving them time and transportation cost. We follow a path to give remarkable experience to our students each day. Energize them with warm welcome, and then set a vision in the form of a goal, followed by overseeing them as its self-paced learning. We then help them with unit of study and compliment them for small achievements. As the day draws close to finish, we arrange the next visit.
We have PET (pre enrolment test) which identifies the specific needs of student .We can then suggest the right course which helps in scaffolding their knowledge in right direction. We offer Diploma and Advance Diploma in Business ,Community Service, I.T. and Tourism.
We have special Learning Support Tutors to cater high LLN need students. Our distance students get 24/7 support by After-hours tutor and Student Service Representative. Our Career coaches provide the value added service –Evocca Confidence Programme to get the students job ready. We use a special software-PROSCAN which identifies the strengths of the student so that we can match their skills set to employers. We monitor our student's queries through online Forum.
We make the use of WEBEX-Technology in delivering our courses. We accommodate students need nationwide by use of Technology and also additional out-reach centers where student can walk in to use the facilities. We offer e-learning experience as all our assessments are on-line. We embrace the enablers of e-learning by fitting faculty leaders, capable staff, availability 24/7, quality learning resources in our business model. We have a meaningful insight which transforms the education into lifelong personalized learning outcome for our students.
We had an exponential growth across all the faculties since 2012. Our aim was to enroll 5000 students in 2013 but we busted our boundaries and finished up with over 17000 enrolments which scream out loud our success story.
We were recently the number one Vocational Education Provider in Australia (ACPET 2013), competing against 5000 other RTO’s. We are a launch pad to our student’s career as we have articulation with many leading Universities. Our mission is to provide exceptional education, inspiring educators and an outstanding experience. We embed our values-Determination, Passion, Growth, Excellence and Trust to give an outstanding experience to our students.Keywords:
Flexible learning, scaffolding knowledge, personal tutors, on-line support, after hours Tutors, specialize learning support tutors, career coaches, no upfront fee.