Seventeenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability

Abstract

Analysis of student engagement and participation data at DECV / VSV during 2018 has exposed high levels of vulnerability for students across enrolment categories within the school community. Complex and long running vulnerability concerns in families relate to learning difficulties, mental and physical health conditions, social and geographic isolation and chronic school refusal. These circumstances create major challenges to building effective engagement, participation and strong learning outcomes for students. The scope of the circumstances for our student cohort requires a collaborative integration of engagement, wellbeing and pedagogy to ensure Online School Victoria offers a safe and inclusive learning environment. This presentation will: • explore the nature, prevalence and impact of vulnerability on student learning at VSV; • identify how VSV is proposing to tackle the impact of vulnerability in the online learning space and; • invite participants to help shape engagement, teaching and wellbeing strategies in response to these challenges.