Section: Module 1 — Understanding Vulnerable Mothers in VET | Training of Trainers (ToT) Digital Literacy & Gender-Informed Digital Upskilling

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  Welcome and overview
  
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  Welcome to Module 1 of the Bridge4Mothers Training of Trainers Programme.
  
  This module focuses on helping trainers and educational staff better understand the realities, barriers, and lived experiences of vulnerable mothers participating in Vocational Education and Training (VET).
  
  Vulnerable mothers often face multiple and interconnected challenges related to:
  
  caregiving responsibilities,
  
  financial insecurity,
  
  interrupted education,
  
  limited digital access,
  
  emotional stress,
  
  social isolation,
  
  and work-life-learning balance.
  
  Understanding these realities is essential for creating:
  
  inclusive learning environments,
  
  flexible educational pathways,
  
  supportive facilitation approaches,
  
  and learner-centred VET experiences.
  
  This module introduces trainers to:
  
  structural and emotional barriers,
  
  learner diversity,
  
  intersectional challenges,
  
  empathy-based facilitation,
  
  and inclusive educational practices.
  
  Participants will reflect on:
  
  their own educational approaches,
  
  assumptions and biases,
  
  and strategies for supporting vulnerable learners effectively.
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  Learning Objectives
  
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  By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
  
  understand the realities faced by vulnerable mothers in VET,
  
  identify barriers affecting participation and engagement,
  
  recognise emotional and structural inequalities,
  
  strengthen empathy and inclusive awareness,
  
  and adapt educational approaches to learner needs.
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  Expected Learning Outcomes
  
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  Participants will:
  
  develop greater understanding of vulnerable learners’ realities,
  
  strengthen inclusive facilitation competences,
  
  identify barriers within educational environments,
  
  and apply more learner-centred approaches in VET settings.
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  Estimated Learning Time
  
  Select activity Total Estimated Time: 5–6 Hours Including: present...
  
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  5–6 Hours
  
  Including:
  
  presentations,
  
  readings,
  
  case studies,
  
  reflection activities,
  
  discussions,
  
  and assessment tasks.
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  2. LEARNING MATERIALS
  
  Select activity A. Presentation Eng
  
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  Select activity B. Video 1: “Understanding Vulnerable Mothers in Education”
  
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  Select activity B. Video 2: “Empathy & Learner-Centred Facilitation”
  
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  Select activity C. Reading: Vulnerable Mothers & Participation in VET
  
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  Select activity D. Downloadable Worksheet: Reflection & Learner Awareness Worksheet
  
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  Select activity E. Case Study Resource: “Maria’s Learning Journey”
  
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  Select activity G. Tutorial / Guidance Resource: Supporting Learners Through Inclusive Facilitation
  
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  3. PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES
  
  Select activity ACTIVITY 1-Barrier Mapping Exercise
  
  ACTIVITY 1-Barrier Mapping Exercise Assignment
  
  Opened: Monday, 3 August 2026, 12:00 AM
  
  Due: Monday, 10 August 2026, 12:00 AM
  
  Select activity Activity 2 — Flexible Learning Brainstorm
  
  Activity 2 — Flexible Learning Brainstorm Forum
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  4. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION
  
  Select activity Reflection Forum Discussion Topic: “What does inclusive and learner-centred education mean in practice?”
  
  Reflection Forum Discussion Topic: “What does inclusive and learner-centred education mean in practice?”
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  5. ASSESSMENT
  
  Select activity A. Knowledge Quiz – Multiple Choice
  
  A. Knowledge Quiz – Multiple Choice
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  MODULE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
  
  Select activity To complete Module 1, participants must: View all ...
  
  To complete Module 1, participants must:
  
  View all learning materials
  Participate in discussion forum
  Complete practical activities
  Submit reflection assignment
  Complete quiz/self-assessment
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  FINAL MODULE MESSAGE
  
  Select activity Congratulations on completing Module 1. Understand...
  
  Congratulations on completing Module 1.
  
  Understanding learners’ realities is an essential step toward creating:
  
  inclusive,
  
  flexible,
  
  supportive,
  
  and empowering VET environments.
  
  Empathy, accessibility, and learner-centred facilitation are key foundations for meaningful educational participation and success.

Section outline

Total Estimated Time:

5–6 Hours