"Aspire High": Impacting Student Aspirations in a Regional Community

Autor/inn/en	Reaburn, Robyn; Fraser, Sharon; Smith, Heidi; Roberts, Janine; Fielding-Wells, Jill; Corbett, Michael
Titel	"Aspire High": Impacting Student Aspirations in a Regional Community
Quelle	In: Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 27 (2017) 3, S.73-89 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1839-7387
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Rural Education; Program Effectiveness; Career Development; Occupational Aspiration; Elementary School Students; Family Influence; Peer Influence; Career Choice; Gender Differences; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Ländliche Erwachsenenbildung; Berufsentwicklung; Berufsneigung; Berufsziel; Geschlechterkonflikt; Australien
Abstract	This paper provides initial evidence of the effectiveness of an educational program in a Tasmanian regional community that has experienced ongoing industrial restructuring. In response to these changes, community and civic leaders adopted a multifaceted strategic plan to address employment needs and opportunities. Part of this plan involved targeting school children to help them explore a broader range of educational and career options. The program, "Aspire High," involves Year 5 children visiting workplaces, the local Year 11 and 12 college, the local technical college, and a local university campus. This paper reports results from student interviews and surveys. While it is difficult to attribute changes in students' attitudes and aspirations solely to "Aspire High," it is evident that they were enthusiastic about the program. Secondary findings showed that students become less positive towards school by Year 8, and that boys are less likely to be positive towards school and more likely to choose a traditionally gendered occupation. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia. P.O. Box 659, Wembly, Western Australia 6913. Tel: +08-9285-0626; e-mail: admin@spera.asn.au; Web site: http://www.spera.asn.au/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01