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Apprenticeships And Traineeships: Participation, Progress And Completion, John Ainley, Steve Holden, Sheldon Rothman
Apprenticeships And Traineeships: Participation, Progress And Completion, John Ainley, Steve Holden, Sheldon Rothman
LSAY Briefing Reports
This Briefing draws together findings from two LSAY Research Reports: Participation in and Progress through New Apprenticeships; and the VET Pathways Taken by School Leavers. They report on the characteristics of young people who become apprentices and trainees, their points of entry to, and patterns of progress, and completion of training.
Attitudes, Intentions And Participation In Education: Year 12 And Beyond, Kylie Hillman
Attitudes, Intentions And Participation In Education: Year 12 And Beyond, Kylie Hillman
LSAY Briefing Reports
This briefing paper synthesis findings from several LSAY Research Reports (5, 27, 31, 33 and 41) which report on how student attitudes and engagement in the formative school years influence subsequent participation in post-compulsory education and training.
School Experiences Of 15 And 16 Year-Olds, Catherine Underwood, Sheldon Rothman, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
School Experiences Of 15 And 16 Year-Olds, Catherine Underwood, Sheldon Rothman, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
This Briefing provides a summary of students’ experiences at school and their attitudes and perceptions of these experiences at ages 15 and 16. It is based on information obtained in both years from these young people who participated in PISA in 2003 and are now part of the LSAY 2003 cohort. Table 1 shows the distribution, by year level, of the cohort in both 2003 and 2004.
Initial Educational Experiences Of Tertiary Students, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Initial Educational Experiences Of Tertiary Students, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
This Briefing presents information about the initial tertiary education experiences, such as satisfaction with aspects of student life and changes to initial enrolments, of two groups of young people, based on two recent LSAY research reports. One study focussed on the first year experiences of a group of young people who completed Year 12 in 2001 and entered tertiary education (university and TAFE) the following year.In this study, TAFE students who were enrolled in traineeships or apprenticeships were excluded from the analyses. The second study examined course changes and attrition from university study among a group of young people who …
Participation In Vet In Schools, Hamish Coates, Sheldon Rothman
Participation In Vet In Schools, Hamish Coates, Sheldon Rothman
LSAY Briefing Reports
This Briefing looks at participation in VET in Schools programs by members of three groups of young people who have been part of LSAY since 1995, when VET in Schools offerings experienced sustained growth. The first group comprises young people who were in Year 9 in 1995 and included VET subjects as part of their Year 11 or Year 12 studies in 1997 and 1998. The second group comprises young people who were in Year 9 in 1998 and included VET subjects as part of their senior secondary studies in 2000 and 2001. Both of these groups participated in VET …
Participation In Vocational Education And Training To Age 24, Sheldon Rothman, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Participation In Vocational Education And Training To Age 24, Sheldon Rothman, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
University study holds a distinct place in Australian society, as it provides a pathway into professional occupations. University graduates are consistently shown to have superior outcomes, in terms of employment and earnings. Does VET study provide an equivalent pathway for young people interested in non-academic careers? Are there similar benefits for those who participate in VET programs? The data for this Briefing are from the 1995 cohort of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY). The findings reported here are from three recent LSAY research reports, which are listed at the end of this Briefing. The cohort comprises young people …
University Study In Australia: Persistence, Completion And Beyond, Julie Mcmillan
University Study In Australia: Persistence, Completion And Beyond, Julie Mcmillan
LSAY Briefing Reports
The data for this Briefing were collected from two LSAY cohorts: the Year 9 class of 1995 and the Year 9 class of 1998. Information on the education and labour market activities of these groups has been collected annually. The findings reported here follow the experiences of university entrants from these groups up to age 23. The findings are discussed in further detail in three recent LSAY research reports on the first year experience (Hillman, 2005), university completion (Marks, 2007) and unmet demand (Marks, 2005). Earlier LSAY research, based upon previous groups of young people followed over longer periods of …
Hoops, Hurdles And High Jumps : Physical Activity And Bodyweight Among 17 Year-Olds., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Hoops, Hurdles And High Jumps : Physical Activity And Bodyweight Among 17 Year-Olds., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
The prevalence of children and adolescents who are overweight has recently increased in importance as a public health issue in Australia. The past two decades have seen a rapid rise in the number of children who are overweight or obese, with no sign that this trajectory will plateau. Children and adolescents who are overweight are more likely to be overweight as adults and thus to be at increased risk of future health problems. This increase in the proportion of overweight children has been attributed to dietary changes, a lack of physical activity, increased sedentary lifestyle, increased television viewing and the …
Post-School Education And Training Pathways To Age 20., Sheldon Rothman, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Post-School Education And Training Pathways To Age 20., Sheldon Rothman, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
This Briefing summarises three recent LSAY research reports based on a sample of 13 613 young people who were in Year 9 in 1995. It focuses on those young people who entered formal post-school study at a university or a TAFE institution, or undertook an apprenticeship or traineeship since leaving secondary school. The majority of these young people completed Year 12 in 1998, and 1999 was their first year of post-school study. About one in five members of the cohort had left school before completing Year 12 and about 60 per cent of them entered some other form of study …
Year 12 Subjects And Further Study., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Year 12 Subjects And Further Study., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
The subjects studied in the senior secondary years have a significant influence on the educational and career options available to young people when they leave school, over and above other factors. They also represent an outcome of previous school and other experiences, which shapes interests, proficiencies and decisions about careers. One perspective on subject uptake in the senior secondary years focuses on changes over time in participation in particular areas of study. A second perspective looks at differences between students enrolled in various subjects. Survey data such as those derived from LSAY are needed to monitor the associations between subject …
Education And Labour Market Outcomes For Indigenous Young People., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education And Labour Market Outcomes For Indigenous Young People., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
This briefing issue summarises findings from research based on the 1995 and 1998 LSAY cohorts of Year 9 students, focusing on the Indigenous students in the surveys. Analyses of data indicate that Indigenous students in Year 9 have a generally positive perception of their schools, however fewer Indigenous students aspire to or do complete Year 12 than their non-Indigenous counterparts. The study highlights an array of differential outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students that contribute partially to explaining the lower rate of Year 12 participation among Indigenous students. [Author abstract, ed]
Leaving School In Australia : Early Career And Labour Market Outcomes., Julie Mcmillan, Sheldon Rothman
Leaving School In Australia : Early Career And Labour Market Outcomes., Julie Mcmillan, Sheldon Rothman
LSAY Briefing Reports
This briefing uses key findings from two LSAY research reports to describe post-school education, training and labour market activities of young people during the period from 1996-2000. It also identifies some of the factors that affect young people's chances of obtaining full-time employment or not becoming unemployed. The results suggest that the early career and labour market outcomes of young people are largely positive. Making a good start upon leaving school, either by engaging in full-time work, an apprenticeship or university study increases the likelihood of success in subsequent years. [Author abstract, ed]
Gender Differences In Educational And Labour Market Outcomes., Kylie Hillman, Sheldon Rothman, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Gender Differences In Educational And Labour Market Outcomes., Kylie Hillman, Sheldon Rothman, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
Despite numerous changes in policy and legislation, issues of gender equity in the Australian education system and labour market remain a concern of the Australian public. Males and females differ in academic performance at various points in their education; there are differences in the numbers of young men and women participating in education and training; men and women experience differential success in the labour market. This Briefing focuses on differences between young males and females on a range of educational and labour market outcomes. The educational outcomes include achievement on tests of reading and mathematics, retention in secondary school, performance …
Entering Higher Education In Australia., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Entering Higher Education In Australia., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
This paper reports findings from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) into whether increased higher education enrolments has mean greater equity in participation. It considers participation in the final year of secondary schools, the transition from school to further study, who enters higher education, tertiary entrance performance and policy implications.
Vocational Education And Training : Participation, Achievement And Pathways., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Vocational Education And Training : Participation, Achievement And Pathways., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
This paper looks at some of the findings from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) on participation in vocational education and training (VET) in schools programs, pathways that are associated with these programs, and ways in which students who do not complete Year 12 can be helped by VET courses beyond the school.
Rural And Urban Differences In Australian Education., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Rural And Urban Differences In Australian Education., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
Whether or not students' educational performance is influenced by where they live is an important issue for educators and policy makers. This paper reports findings from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) into the influence of students' location on several outcomes: achievement in literacy and numeracy; tertiary entrance scores; subject choice in Year 12; participation in Year 12 and higher education; participation in vocational education and training; and transitions from education to work.
Work Experience, Work Placements And Part-Time Work Among Australian Secondary School Students., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Work Experience, Work Placements And Part-Time Work Among Australian Secondary School Students., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
This paper reports findings from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth, focusing on the labour force experiences of secondary school students.
Early School Leaving And 'Non-Completion' In Australia., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Early School Leaving And 'Non-Completion' In Australia., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
This paper summarises findings from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) project on early school leavers in Australia. It considers who leaves early; attitudes, aspirations and reasons for leaving; what early leavers do after they leave; non- completers of Year 12; and some issues and policy implications.
Labour Market Experiences Of Australian Youth., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Labour Market Experiences Of Australian Youth., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
What happens to our young people when they leave school? This paper draws on research from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) which investigates the long term outcomes of four groups of young people, born in 196, 1965, 1970 and 1975, as well as a sample of young people aged 19 years in 1994 and 1995.