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Transitions and re-engagement through second chance education
Sharon Ross,Jan Gray +1 more
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The need for a second chance education is justified in relation to recent theories of youth transitions, which suggest that re-entry into second-chance education is a personal act of agency through which young people struggle to reclaim successful personal and educational identities as mentioned in this paper.Abstract:
The issue of school non-completion continues to be a matter of concern for policy makers and practitioners in Australia today. Despite the efforts of governments and school systems to improve participation and retention rates, often one in three students drop out of school before completing Year 12. Major factors influence non-completion and militate against young people remaining at school. Findings from recent research indicate that some non-completers choose to re-enter education through second chance programs outside the school environment. The argument for second chance education presented in this paper is developed within the context of the ‘risk’ society and in relation to recent theories of youth transitions. The need for a ‘second chance’ is justified in relation to recent theories of youth transitions, which suggest that re-entry into second chance education is a personal act of agency through which young people struggle to reclaim successful personal and educational identities amidst the constraints and hazards in their daily lives. Based on the findings that increasing numbers of non-completers are enrolling in TAFE second chance programs, these enabling programs are considered as a means of addressing the needs of this cohort. Educational policy in Australia related to second chance education is critically examined in light of international programs and recommendations for change are made.read more
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A "Formidable Challenge": Australia's Quest for Equity in Indigenous Education.
Jan Gray,Quentin Beresford +1 more
TL;DR: Indigenous education in Australia has been the subject of ongoing policy focus and repeated official inquiry as the nation grapples with trying to achieve equity for these students as mentioned in this paper, which is a subject that has been discussed extensively in the media.
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Alternative education sites and marginalised young people: ‘I wish there were more schools like this one’
Glenda McGregor,Martin Mills +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors report on research conducted in alternative schools/flexible learning centres designed to support young people marginalised from mainstream schooling in Australia and argue that the ways in which these schools construct their learning environments, teaching programmes and pedagogical relationships are conducive to encouraging such young people to reengage with educational processes and thus should be supported as viable alternatives within schooling sectors.
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Excluded from school: getting a second chance at a ‘meaningful’ education
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Enabling retention: processes and strategies for improving student retention in university-based enabling programs
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Ready for university? A cross-national study of students’ perceived preparedness for university
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