The emerging role of the Remote Education Tutor from Occupational (In)visibility

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Peel, Karen. 2022. "The emerging role of the Remote Education Tutor from Occupational (In)visibility." European Association for Practitioner Research on Improving Learning 2022 (EAPRIL 2022): From formal education to continuous learning. Nijmegen, The Netherlands  23 - 25 Nov 2022
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The emerging role of the Remote Education Tutor from Occupational (In)visibility

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AuthorsPeel, Karen
Number of Pages1
Year2022
Web Address (URL) of Conference Proceedingshttps://eapril.org/events/eapril-2022
Conference/EventEuropean Association for Practitioner Research on Improving Learning 2022 (EAPRIL 2022): From formal education to continuous learning
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European Association for Practitioner Research on Improving Learning 2022 (EAPRIL 2022): From formal education to continuous learning
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European Association for Practitioner Research on Improving Learning (EAPRIL)
Delivery
In person
Event Date
23 to end of 25 Nov 2022
Event Location
Nijmegen, The Netherlands 
Event Venue
HAN University of Applied Sciences
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Abstract

Remote Education Tutors (RETs) are central to the delivery of distance schooling in Australia and are accountable for the face-to face supervision and educational support of students. This presentation highlights the significance of the research that acknowledges the work of RETs in this often-overlooked occupation, asking the question: Who represent the RET workforce in Australia and what impact does the remote education tutoring experience have on personal lifestyles and professional work in the distance education context?
Statistical data were collected from a national survey (N = 575) that was designed to map the personal and professional perceptions of Australian RETs. These data underwent descriptive analysis with the findings confirming that the RET acts as a conduit between the distance schooling teacher and the student, and that this role requires complex capabilities to be performed within a structured framework. Time constraints with competing demands present the constant challenge to the RETs’ work satisfaction. Constraining this occupation is the reality that there is no formal qualification available for RETs in Australia. Without specific credentialling, it appears the (in)visible role of the RET risks being overlooked as a substantive educational occupation.

KeywordsRemote Education Tutors; distance schooling
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390305. Professional education and training
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