Combining social media and career development learning: an intensive tertiary preparation programme for disadvantaged youth
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Article Title | Combining social media and career development learning: an intensive tertiary preparation programme for disadvantaged youth |
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ERA Journal ID | 20813 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Ryan, Naomi J. (Author) and Hopkins, Susan (Author) |
Journal Title | Australian Journal of Career Development |
Journal Citation | 22 (3), pp. 107-111 |
Number of Pages | 5 |
Year | 2013 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd |
Place of Publication | London, United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1038-4162 |
2200-6974 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1038416213505274 |
Web Address (URL) | http://acd.sagepub.com/content/22/3/107 |
Abstract | The tertiary preparation programme intensive school (TPPIS) for Year 12 school leavers offered young people from low socio-economic status (LSES) backgrounds an alternative pathway to university, a second chance at tertiary entrance and ultimately for some, a fast track to a better future. The intensive programme not only focuses on teaching academic communication, mathematics and study management skills but also the importance of career development whilst aiming to raise the aspirations of disadvantaged students. By incorporating social media into the teaching toolkit, there were increased opportunities for non-traditional students (from LSES backgrounds who finished high school without a tertiary admissions rank or overall position) to transition to university culture and to expand their social networks. These strong social support networks are an important factor determining career development and study success, especially for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The programme has succeeded in realising the potential of this student group with more than 80% of participants moving on to tertiary study. |
Keywords | career development; social media; social capital; raising aspirations; widening participation; low socio-economic status; careers counselling |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 441099. Sociology not elsewhere classified |
460608. Mobile computing | |
390404. Educational counselling | |
Byline Affiliations | Open Access College |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2654/combining-social-media-and-career-development-learning-an-intensive-tertiary-preparation-programme-for-disadvantaged-youth
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