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Patton, Wendy; Smith, Erica – Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 2009
While increasing numbers of young high school students engage in part-time work, there is no consensus about its impact on educational outcomes. Indeed, this field has had a dearth of research. This paper presents a review of recent research, primarily from Australia and the United States, although it is acknowledged that there are considerable…
Descriptors: High School Students, Student Employment, Employment Level, Context Effect
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Patton, Wendy – Australian Journal of Career Development, 2000
Reviews the changing world of work and the youth labor market in Australia. Examines the role of career education and guidance. Discuses issues surrounding the relationship between vocational education and career education: conflicting purposes underlying each and the role of career teachers and counselors. (Contains 42 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Career Choice, Career Education, Career Guidance
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Scoullar, Kylie M.; Smith, David I. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2002
Knowledge about adolescent suicide in Australia was investigated using the Adolescent Suicide Behavior Questionnaire. General practitioners and teachers scored, on average, 71% and 59% of the questionnaire items correct, respectively. Strengths and deficits in knowledge across the professions are discussed in terms of the potential gatekeeping…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Counselor Qualifications, Counselor Role, Crisis Intervention
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Ritchie, Martin H. – Journal of School Psychology, 1985
Reviews the status of school psychology in Australia. Information is presented on the education system, the role of the school psychologist, historical development, special problems, contributions, and future trends in Australian school psychology. (Author)
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Educational Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
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Powell, J. P., Ed. – Higher Education Research & Development, 1982
Seven articles on higher education research and development are presented, including a review of higher education research pertaining to equality of opportunity and accountability. Remaining articles cover the following: an evaluation of college-level student services in Australia; perceptions of academic scientists, employers, graduates and…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Access to Education, Accountability, Adult Students