Publication Date
4-22-2020
Subjects
Disadvantaged, Home schooling, Online learning, Literacy education, Digital literacy, Skills, Home environment
Abstract
The purpose of this briefing paper is to provide evidence of the likely impact on educational outcomes for vulnerable children learning at home as a result of the COVID-19 response measures, and the merits of a range of delivery models. The paper is structured in four sections. Section 1 reports data from three international research programs and from the Australian National Assessment Program ICT Literacy. The purpose of this section is to use data collected in large-scale assessment programs that have representative national samples of participants to describe the profile of disadvantaged students in Australia. Section 2 discusses themes emerging from the literature pertaining to equity and access in Australia; the preparedness and skills of teachers and students to teach and learn using technology; student engagement; and the role of parents. Section 3 presents different models of home learning. Section 4 summarises evidence-based actions, which will support learning, particularly for vulnerable children in the short and medium term, and which will contribute to a flexible, resilient, and responsive education system in the event of any future interruptions in schooling.
Recommended Citation
Masters, G. N., Taylor-Guy, P., Fraillon, J., & Chase, A. (2020). Ministerial Briefing Paper on Evidence of the Likely Impact on Educational Outcomes of Vulnerable Children Learning at Home during COVID-19. Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment. https://research.acer.edu.au/learning_processes/24
Creative Commons License
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Place of Publication
Canberra, Australia
Publisher
Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment
Included in
Disability and Equity in Education Commons, Inequality and Stratification Commons, Online and Distance Education Commons
Comments
Submitted to: Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment. This Ministerial Briefing Paper is also available from the Department's website here.