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K L Peel1, B McLennan1, P A Danaher1
1University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia.
Australian Educational Researcher
|October 17, 2022
Summary
Remote Education Tutors (RETs) in Australia are crucial for distance education, acting as supervisors and support. Their complex role faces challenges like time constraints and a lack of formal qualifications, risking their recognition as a key educational occupation.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Sociology
Background:
- Remote Education Tutors (RETs) are essential for delivering distance education in Australia.
- They provide mandated supervision and educational support to primary and secondary students, including those in geographically isolated areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map the perceptions and experiences of Australian RETs.
- To understand the complexities, challenges, and recognition of the RET role in distance education.
Main Methods:
- A national survey was conducted with 575 Remote Education Tutors.
- Statistical data was analyzed to understand RETs' perceptions and role.
Main Results:
- RETs function as a vital link between distance education teachers and students.
- Their role demands complex capabilities within a structured framework.
- Time restrictions and competing demands negatively impact RET job satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- The lack of formal qualifications for RETs is a significant constraint.
- Without credentialing, the essential role of RETs in distance education may be undervalued.
Keywords:
CredentiallingDistance educationEquityGeographically isolated studentsGovernessesRemote education tutorsRural and remote educationMore Related Videos
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