Why Do Students in Vocational and Technical Education Drop Out? A Qualitative Case Study

Korumaz, Mithat; EKŞİOĞLU, Ecehan

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“…This could entail offering counseling services, flexible academic schedules, and financial aid to pay for any additional costs resulting from personal concerns. By addressing these difficulties, students can obtain the assistance they need to overcome personal obstacles and succeed academically, increasing the likelihood that they will continue to be supported by scholarships (Gebregergis, 2018;Korumaz & Ekşioğlu, 2022). Additionally, it is essential for teachers to be aware of any personal challenges that their students might be facing and to provide understanding and accommodations as needed (Romero-Martin et al, 2019).…”

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Free higher education retention policy of a local college in the Philippines: Insights of disqualified students

Ablian,

Yabut,

Tolentino

et al. 2023

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Educational institutions should understand students' needs to provide a policy to help students achieve academic success. Through a qualitative approach, this study examines the insights and personal recommendations of purposively selected 20 college students disqualified from free higher education and proposes a retention policy to address their needs. The research findings indicate that students were disqualified from free higher education for various reasons, including academic failures, difficulties processing subject withdrawals, challenges in balancing work and studies, and personal problems. The students' insights on the scholarship retention policy revealed their awareness and understanding of the policy, a positive perception of its importance, recognition of the impact of personal circumstances, and the significance of responsibility and learning. While personal recommendations from the students included supporting the policy, favoring its revision, and seeking consideration and clarification. By incorporating these insights and suggestions, the proposed retention policy aims to optimize retention rates, enhance student success, and ensure equitable opportunities for all recipients.

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confidence: 99%

Free higher education retention policy of a local college in the Philippines: Insights of disqualified students

Ablian,

Yabut,

Tolentino

et al. 2023

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Challenges and Risk Factors of Early Leaving from IVET: Perceptions of Students and Schools´ Staff

Bentsalo,

Loogma,

Ümarik

et al. 2024

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A concern across many vocational education systems is the high dropout rate from their programs. This problem is likely to be exacerbated at time of low unemployment rates when employers are less demanding about the certification of skills at the time of employment. This qualitative study examines the factors associated with students leaving early from Initial Vocational Education and Training (IVET) institutions in Estonia. The study analyses the challenges and potential risk factors of IVET early leaving from both the students and staff members points of view. The research participants were 20 Estonian IVET students and 12 staff members from various vocational schools. The study highlights the complex interplay of students’ challenges and emphasises the importance of addressing them to promote retention and success in vocational education and training programmes. The study employs the Self-Determination Theory, more specifically, the conceptual frame of basic psychological needs to interpret the data. The results of the research indicate that students at risk are mainly shaped by their primary school experience prior to vocational school, with teachers and peers as the main influencers.

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Why Do Students in Vocational and Technical Education Drop Out? A Qualitative Case Study

Cited by 2 publications

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Free higher education retention policy of a local college in the Philippines: Insights of disqualified students

Free higher education retention policy of a local college in the Philippines: Insights of disqualified students

Challenges and Risk Factors of Early Leaving from IVET: Perceptions of Students and Schools´ Staff

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