Successful Transitions to Post-Secondary School: Perspectives of Indigenous Students
Date
2015-09-17
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ORCID
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Masters
Abstract
Basic interpretive qualitative research design (Merriam, 2002) was used to explore the experiences and events that Aboriginal students reported during the transition from a rural to an urban setting and attend post-secondary school. Three participants, who were both Aboriginal and successful in completion of their first year of post-secondary education, were interviewed. Data was analyzed and five common themes emerged that contributed to their success. These were academic, family and community, culture, financial and social. These findings are discussed in relation to the current research in the area of Aboriginal education, including the First Nations and Métis Lifelong Learning Models. As well, recommendations and implication for future practice are included.
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post-secondary, transitions, indigenous, aboriginal, lifelong learning models, secondary
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Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Department
Educational Psychology and Special Education
Program
School and Counselling Psychology