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Youth transition in Australia: challenging assumptions of linearity and choice
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te Riele, K, Youth transition in Australia: challenging assumptions of linearity and choice, Journal of Youth Studies, 7, (3) pp. 243-257. ISSN 1367-6261 (2004) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2004 Taylor & Francis Ltd
DOI: doi:10.1080/1367626042000268908
Abstract
Youth educational transitions have transformed since the 1970s, in response to dramatic changes in the labour market and associated policy shifts in relation to post‐compulsory education. Assumptions in current youth and education policy of linearity and choice in educational transition, however, do not match the practice of this transformation. This article challenges both these policy assumptions by drawing on the experiences of students at two Senior Colleges in the state of New South Wales. Findings suggest that non‐linear transitions may be beneficial and represent successful attainment of adult status. Furthermore, individual choice was found to be restricted by external factors, including actions by adults, schools and systems. The presentation of research results in this article aims to contribute to a reconceptualisation of educational transition, in order for policy to better match transition experiences in contemporary society.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | education, marginalised youth, linearity, choice |
Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Specialist studies in education |
Research Field: | Specialist studies in education not elsewhere classified |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Schools and learning environments |
Objective Field: | Equity and access to education |
UTAS Author: | te Riele, K (Professor Kitty te Riele) |
ID Code: | 113849 |
Year Published: | 2004 |
Deposited By: | Peter Underwood Centre for Educational Attainment |
Deposited On: | 2017-01-24 |
Last Modified: | 2017-04-20 |
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