Latrobe.edu.au CRICOS Provider 00115M School Partnership Program Presenter: Hayley Cail School Partnership Program Co-ordinator Regional 1 May 2014.

latrobe.edu.au CRICOS Provider 00115M

School Partnership ProgramPresenter: Hayley CailSchool Partnership Program Co-ordinator Regional

1 May 2014

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The School Partnership Program Aims

• To work collaboratively with schools to develop activities that provide extra curriculum support, academic preparation and increased awareness of university course offerings and careers.

Building Education Aspiration:

How far a student hopes to progress in school and

the degree of education they seek to achieve

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Why the School Partnership Project?The Importance of Education

Education increases life expectancy

Raises earnings by approximately 10%

linked to better health and reduces illness

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Metropolitan students are 1.5 times more likely to participate in higher education or higher level VET courses than their regional counterparts.

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Factors influencing Aspiration

Research into Education Aspiration for Regional Victoria, RPAC August 2013

Costs associated with undertaking post secondary qualifications

Opportunity cost associated (of not working) with further study

Eligibility for/access to financial support

Social Capital in regional community

Expectations following school completion

Local economic conditions (and employment opportunities)

Highest level of parental education

Expectations following School completion

Influence of the mother on the child, including highest level of education

Year 12 completion and academic achievement prior to year 12

Availability of support for “at risk” students and those who are disadvantaged

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Interventions to improve educational aspirations

Source: Regional Policy Advisory Committee: Research into education aspiration for regional Victoria, August 2013

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Overall findings from 15 partnership Schools

Between 2011 and 2013 there has been an increased proportion of:

Students aspiring to higher education

Teachers believing that students are aspiring to higher education

Students and teachers affirming an understanding of issues related to university

Students and teachers indicating that schools are promoting university participation

Students actively engaging with La Trobe University

Students accessing and using career information

Teachers, particularly in regional areas, undertaking professional development through La Trobe University.

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YEARS

9 -10

YEARS

11 - 12

Explore and Connect LaTrobe

Participate in a variety of interactive activities in undergraduate courses and explore future career possibilitiesEnrich school curriculum by connecting with Faculty led workshops Explore the connection between subject selections and post-secondary study

Decide and Apply LaTrobe

Investigate relevant pathway options and courses at LaTrobe universityUnderstand University offerings and life as a University Student at LaTrobeParticipate in VCE linked workshops to support student revision and completion of Assessments

YEARS

7 -8Discover LaTrobe

Introduce Students to UniversityFamiliarise students with the University Campus and the peopleBuild a sense of belonging and understand the university community

School Partnerships Program Regional Program Framework for School Engagement

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Barriers to educational participation and aspiration

Source: RPAC : Research into Educational Aspiration for Regional Victoria, August 2013

Thank you

latrobe.edu.au CRICOS Provider 00115M

Hayley Cail

Schools Partnership Program Coordinator (Regional)

T: 5444 7303| M: 0435 965 999

Email: [email protected]