An argument for new understandings of early school leaving that go beyond the conventional

Smyth, John (2005) An argument for new understandings of early school leaving that go beyond the conventional. London Review of Education, 3 (2). pp. 117-130. ISSN 1474-8460

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Abstract

This paper presents an argument around the need to rethink the issue of early school leaving from the vantage point of students and teachers, and the conditions and pathways that need to be constructed and brought into existence within schooling, if such conditions do not already exist. The attempt is to move discussions outside of the well-meaning but ultimately unhelpful literatures of 'at risk' categories that end up blaming students, their families or backgrounds. The claim being advanced is that the focus needs to be on relationships, school cultures, and pedagogical arrangements that make schools more attractive and educationally engaging places.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General)
Schools:	School of Education and Professional Development > Centre of Lifelong Learning and Social Justice
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Depositing User:	John Smyth
Date Deposited:	20 Jul 2015 11:28
Last Modified:	20 Jul 2015 11:28
URI:	http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/25135

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