'I want to be here': early school leavers re-engage in study at TAFE
In this paper, young people enrolled in foundation skills courses compare their experiences at [Technical and Further Education] TAFE with their experiences at school. Interviews were conducted with 30 early school leavers who were enrolled in foundation skills courses at two TAFE campuses. The students spoke with passion about their often-negative experiences of school and, in contrast, their positive experiences at TAFE. They highlighted the greater flexibility and freedom, the respectful relationships with teachers and peers, and the opportunities for academic achievement at TAFE. The resea... Show more
Authors: Murray, Sara; Mitchell, Jane
Published: Hobart, Tasmania, Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies, 2013
Resource type: Article
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