Abstract
Drop-outs and delays of graduation is currently a huge
problem in adult education. The main reason for the
drop-outs and delays is usually stated to be the
difficulty of combining studies with family and work.
This study was based on interviews where students
studying in the bachelor's or master's degree programme
were interviewed to find out the main reasons for delays
and drop-outs, and to ideate and evaluate various ways of
supporting students. There were two main types of reasons
for delays and drop-outs: reasons relating to
difficulties in combining personal and working life with
studies, and problems related to the institution, e.g.
challenges related to the theses, teaching methods, and
lack of guidance counselling. According to the study,
there are several opportunities to boost students'
graduation: a named personal guidance counsellor during
the studies and for the thesis, regular follow up of
studies, individual learning paths counselled by a
guidance counsellor, prior competence recognition,
flexible methods to study for example by offering
E-learning courses.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 11th International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age (CELDA 2014) |
| Pages | 87-95 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | 11th International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age, CELDA 2014 - Porto, Portugal Duration: 25 Oct 2014 → 27 Oct 2014 |
Conference
| Conference | 11th International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age, CELDA 2014 |
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| Abbreviated title | CELDA 2014 |
| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| City | Porto |
| Period | 25/10/14 → 27/10/14 |
Keywords
- adult education
- drop-out
- guidance counselling
- online tools
- support