Accepting changing workplaces for inclusive quality education for pluralistic populations in host countries: Research Article

Susan Anne Smith

doi:10.58372/2835-6276.1316

Authors

Susan Anne Smith

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58372/2835-6276.1316

Keywords:

inclusive, educational qualities, curriculum, fairness, VET, immigrants

Abstract

Adult learning theories aim to be a process; thus, the growth of populations in Australia and globally must investigate the learning needs from a constructivist perspective. Constructivism has a reflexive and contextual knowing perspective as self-determination. In European and Australian literature, organisations must understand the growing and changing populations. How can a democratic society offer learning through training for a pluralistic population in a host country?

The business model offers an understanding of people's cultural norms, habits, and traits to understand others. Literature from Google searches for the descriptions originated in several learning titles such as curriculum, fairness, and inclusive training.

Cultural sensitivity and normative commitment are training needs for immigrant people who need curricula to help retain individuals. Implications are that many educational sectors that attract immigrant people for profit must understand that resilience belongs to others' values.

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