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Hardy-Fortin, Kristin L. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate to what extent student perceptions impact a student's decision to exit the school environment. Situated Learning and Self-Efficacy Theory informs the theoretical framework for the literature review and helps to further evaluate the following research questions: (1) What conditions or…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Dropout Attitudes, Dropout Prevention, High School Students
Larkin, Heather D. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Regular school attendance is a key contributor toward student success. Lack of attendance by its very nature removes the student from time on learning that is essential for academic success (Estridge, 2009). The reality is an absence, whether it is excused or not, means that a child is not in benefiting from educational opportunities on that day.…
Descriptors: Attendance, Educational Indicators, At Risk Students, Dropouts