Discuss access to education and training as a means of promoting equality of opportunity in today?s Australia.

Choose two socially disadvantaged groups, Analyse these specific groups who have lower access such as rural young people, refugees, people whose first language is not English or Indigenous people and discuss the government?s policy in regards to this group. Analyse what policies govt have put in place to assist these groups and also see ways communities support these groups. Focusing on a few areas and then narrowing it to a particular group, you chose (such as indigenous people) to do a little more detail. Which means once you cover off/acknowledge broader groups who also experience disadvantage before dropping down to consider a particular group in more detail.
Data?s shows that different class?s average out differently in their levels of access to education and training.

Your essay should include:

A description of the role that education and training play in promoting equality of
opportunity ? i.e. access to health care, housing, employment?

Identification of social groups with limited access to education and training, and
consideration of factors influencing access

A discussion of current policies and processes designed to overcome inequality of
access

Consideration of some ways in which community can support disadvantaged
groups

Evidence of wide reading, and application of sociological principles

The Marking Criteria is as follows,
1. Description of the role of education and training in society ( a discussion on role of education in assisting a person to participate in all aspects of society)

2. Identification of social groups, and factors influencing access ( eg. rural young people, refugees, people whose first language is not English or Indigenous people)

3. Current policies and processes designed to overcome inequality of access discussed

4. Consideration of ways community can support disadvantaged groups

5. Evidence of wide reading

6. Application of sociological principles Structure

7. Appropriate introduction provided that clearly articulates the topic

8. Main ideas clearly and logically presented

9. Appropriate conclusion provided that summarises the key findings/ideas

10. Relevant literature used properly

Written Expression

11. Third person writing style used

12. Fluent writing style used with correct spelling, grammar and punctuation

Presentation

13. Presentation guidelines followed as specified in the Academic Skills Guide

14. Word count within 10% of requirement

Referencing

15. In-text referencing guidelines followed as specified in the APA convention (6th edition)

16. List references as outlined in the APA convention (6thedition.