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Event
Description
This study addresses the need for educators to understand what matters for alternative education students. Three male alternative education students were interviewed about their educational memories, realities and aspirations. Results revealed family influences prevailed over inhospitable socioeconomic factors in students’ educational choices. Findings supported recommendations for alternative education teacher development.
Identifier
FIDC005443
Shifting Our Gaze to the Strengths of Alternative Education Students
This study addresses the need for educators to understand what matters for alternative education students. Three male alternative education students were interviewed about their educational memories, realities and aspirations. Results revealed family influences prevailed over inhospitable socioeconomic factors in students’ educational choices. Findings supported recommendations for alternative education teacher development.