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Objectives
Objectives were determined by a series of questions posed
within the Terms of Reference, as follows (4).
- To provide an analytical structure for strategic planning
and policy development by CCLOW regarding the role of education and training in
achieving full economic equality for women, with specific reference to the
impact of policy on:
i. Access
The study will examine the impact of policy with respect to the
following:
- Who is receiving education and training in Canada, by
ethnicity, socio-economic background, age, geographical location, etc.?
- What are the dispositional (e.g. learning styles,
attitudes), situational (e.g. lack of access to child care for single parent
mothers), and institutional (e.g. inappropriate schedules, high fees,
inappropriate offerings) barriers to women? What recognition is there in policy
and program for the particular needs and attributes of women, for example,
women's learning styles?
- What are the entrance criteria of education and training
programs? - What are the financial requirements, and what sources of funding
are available?
ii. Privatization
The study will examine the impact of policy with respect to the
following:
- What are the implications of privatization for women's
education and training?
- What is happening to the quality and content of courses?
- What is the impact of restrictions on the length of programs
with respect to quality?
- Who and what groups are receiving funds to train women and
for what?
iii. Outcomes
The study will examine the impact of policy with respect to the
following:
- What are the outcomes for women participating in education
and training courses?
- What measures are being used to evaluate the outcomes of
women's education and training?
- How are the benefits distributed between the women receiving
the education and training and trainers and employers in the profit and
not-for-profit sectors?
- To identify areas requiring further research, exploration or
monitoring and/or action, both in general terms and with specific reference to
CCLOW.
- To produce a final report which will provide information and
critical comment concerning the identified subject area and relevant issues
which can be used as a resource tool for CCLOW's advocacy work. The report will
be designed to be readable and interesting; for CCLOW members, for
representatives of other organizations concerned with feminist and social
justice issues, and for policy and decision-makers in institutions and
governments.
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