High School Students' Decisions to Pursue University: What Do (Should) Guidance Counsellors and Teachers Tell Them?
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| Title: | High School Students' Decisions to Pursue University: What Do (Should) Guidance Counsellors and Teachers Tell Them? |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Alexitch, Louise R., Kobussen, Glen P., Stookey, Sarah |
| Source: | Guidance & Counselling. Sum 2004 19(4):142-152. |
| Availability: | Guidance Centre - University of Toronto Press. 5201 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON, Canada M3H 5T8. Tel: 800-565-9523; Tel: 416-667-7791; Fax: 800-221-9985; Fax: 416-667-7832; e-mail: journals@utpress.utoronco.ca; Web site: http://www.utpress.utoronto.ca/GCentre/07784guidco.html. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2004 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | High Schools |
| Descriptors: | High School Students, Decision Making, School Counselors, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Role, Counselor Role, Career Guidance, Influences, Foreign Countries, Postsecondary Education, Student Educational Objectives, Case Studies, Student Surveys, Expectation, Perception |
| Geographic Terms: | Canada |
| ISSN: | 0831-5493 |
| Abstract: | Information provided to high school students by their guidance counsellors and teachers can affect how students view university or college, as well as their expectations and level of preparation for the academic demands of higher education. This article describes two studies conducted with high school students that examined the type of information provided to students by high school teachers and counsellors, the perceived importance and usefulness of the advice, and students' reasons for attending university or college. Results showed that the majority of students expressed an intention to pursue higher education primarily to fulfill career-oriented goals. Parents and friends were rated as more important influences on student decisions than either high school teachers or guidance counsellors. High school personnel encouraged students to further their education and provided them with information on application procedures. The role of high school guidance counsellors and teachers is discussed in light of the findings. (Contains 2 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 15 |
| Entry Date: | 2006 |
| Access URL: | https://www.utpress.utoronto.ca/GCentre/07784guidco.html |
| Accession Number: | EJ739565 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Information provided to high school students by their guidance counsellors and teachers can affect how students view university or college, as well as their expectations and level of preparation for the academic demands of higher education. This article describes two studies conducted with high school students that examined the type of information provided to students by high school teachers and counsellors, the perceived importance and usefulness of the advice, and students' reasons for attending university or college. Results showed that the majority of students expressed an intention to pursue higher education primarily to fulfill career-oriented goals. Parents and friends were rated as more important influences on student decisions than either high school teachers or guidance counsellors. High school personnel encouraged students to further their education and provided them with information on application procedures. The role of high school guidance counsellors and teachers is discussed in light of the findings. (Contains 2 tables.) |
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| ISSN: | 0831-5493 |
