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Peer reviewedSmyth, John; Hattam, Robert – British Educational Research Journal, 2002
States early school leaving is a protracted educational problem throughout the world. Examines early school leaving from the position of young Australians (n=209) who left school or were considering leaving. Provides tentative theorizing traversing aspects of the cultural geography of high school as partial explanation of what is occurring. (BT)
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Research, Dropouts, Educational Research
Download full textJames, Pauline; St. Leger, Pam; Ward, Kevin – 2001
The objective of the Australian Commonwealth's Full Service Schools (FSS) Program has been to provide additional support to schools to develop innovative programs and arrangements that address the specific needs of students who are considered at risk of not completing Year 12 to a satisfactory level. The target group has been students primarily 16…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropouts, Foreign Countries, High Risk Students
Ainley, John; Sheret, Michael – 1992
This book provides an overview of a 4-year longitudinal study of senior secondary schooling in the government high schools of New South Wales, Australia. The study followed the progress from year 9 to year 12 of 3,000 students from 22 government secondary schools in 2 metropolitan and 2 nonmetropolitan regions. The book is divided into 10…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Curriculum Evaluation, Dropout Prevention
Karmel, Peter – 1979
To alleviate the economic problems of youth, the Australian Education Council has expressed the need for a comprehensive youth policy whose aim should be to provide young people with options in education, training, or employment. Facts show a declining rate of retention to completion of secondary schools for males due to the present low employment…
Descriptors: Career Education, Counseling, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Research
Harris, R.; Simons, M.; Bridge, K.; Bone, J.; Symons, H.; Clayton, B.; Pope, B.; Cummins, G.; Blom, K. – 2001
Using 437 interviews with apprentices and trainees, teachers/trainers, and supervisors/managers, a study explored retention in apprenticeships and traineeships and factors that influence it. Apprentices and trainees were more likely to complete their contract of training (COT) if they developed an interest in the occupation and had medium- and…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Apprenticeships, Developed Nations, Dropout Prevention
National Centre for Vocational Education Research, Leabrook (Australia). – 1999
Early school leaving is an issue internationally. In Australia, nearly one in three young people is at risk of not completing secondary education, a situation that affects long-term employment prospects and earning capacity. Not all leave early for the same reason, and their reasons are not necessarily negative ones. Six "types" of early…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropout Research
