TVETipedia Glossary

Equity

In education, the extent to which access and opportunities for children and adults are just and fair. This implies reduction of disparities based on gender, poverty, residence, ethnicity, language, and other characteristics.

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UNESCO IIEP , Learning Portal Glossary, (accessed 11/2022)
UNESCO IIEP , Learning Portal Glossary, (accessed 11/2022)
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Online glossary of UNESCO's International Institute for Educational Planning

(also called: Access and equity) A policy or set of strategies that ensure that vocational education and training is responsive to the needs of all members of the community.

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NCVER (Australia), VOCEDplus: Glossary of VET, (accessed 12/2022)
NCVER (Australia), VOCEDplus: Glossary of VET, (accessed 12/2022)
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This glossary is a compilation of Australian vocational education and training (VET) terms and acronyms. It includes both current and historical terms, concepts, acronyms and other abbreviations found in Australian VET research, policy and data.

Fairness in access to, and participation in, employment and training. Equity policies incorporates measures to improve employment and training outcomes for those population groups who are disadvantaged or have been under-represented in education and training.

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ILO, Glossary of Key Terms on Learning and Training for Work, 2006
ILO, Glossary of Key Terms on Learning and Training for Work, 2006
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The "Glossary of key terms on learning and training for work" provides a comprehensive overview of terms and their definition used in the field of human resource development and training. Each tenn is followed by its definition and link to related terms. When a term has a broader general meaning, the definition given in the Glossary refers to its use in the training context. Both terms and definitions, as well as cross-references to synonyms and related terms are commonly used by the International Labour Office (ILO) and several other intematlonal organizations involved in human resources development and training.