Programs for retaining high school re-enterers for credentialling and employment
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Goldman, Juliette
Bradley, Graham
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2001
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This paper investigates the likely characteristics of effective programs to prevent High School re-enterers from dropping out again. Based on what is known about Australian High school dropouts and other dropout prevention programs, the literature is surveyed for appropriate directions and focus. Recommendations include specific programs addressing numeracy, literacy, and personal development. Career counselling and increased linkages between school, work and vocational education should be encouraged. School climate should be encouraging and supportive. Mentoring and proselytising by “old” dropouts should prove useful also.This paper investigates the likely characteristics of effective programs to prevent High School re-enterers from dropping out again. Based on what is known about Australian High school dropouts and other dropout prevention programs, the literature is surveyed for appropriate directions and focus. Recommendations include specific programs addressing numeracy, literacy, and personal development. Career counselling and increased linkages between school, work and vocational education should be encouraged. School climate should be encouraging and supportive. Mentoring and proselytising by “old” dropouts should prove useful also.
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Journal Title
Curriculum and Teaching
Volume
16
Issue
2
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Curriculum and Pedagogy