Secondary Education Outcomes Research Articles

The relationship between secondary education outcomes and academic achievement: a study of Finnish educational sciences students

ABSTRACT A multitude of research shows that the secondary education (SE) outcomes relate with university academic achievement (AA). More research is needed on SE outcomes subject-specifically. We examined the relationship between the Finnish matriculation examination (ME) results and AA, study success (grades) and study progress (credits), of educational sciences students (N = 1,214) who were pursuing a three-year bachelor’s degree in 2007–2017. The overall ME results explained 15% of the variance in study success and less than 1% in study progress. Success in mother tongue, mathematics, psychology and health education in the ME along with 1st- and 2nd-year study success related positively with higher study success throughout the three years. For the 3rd-year study progress, the results were more mixed, and progress in the 1st and 2nd year was statistically significant compared to the ME results. In conclusion, it is recommended to consider subject-specific ME outcomes regarding student admissions and curricula.

How to Avoid Predicaments in Human Improvement. Review of the Russian Edition of the Book: Cohen D. K. Teaching and Its Predicaments

An answer is sought for the question as to why the United States remain the most attractive place in the world to get tertiary education despite its permanent secondary school crisis, based on what David Cohen reveals about U.S. education as well as what he would probably prefer not to disclose but which becomes obvious from his book. The U.S. tertiary education system makes good use of the best outcomes of secondary education from all over the world to develop the most advanced forms of higher education. Their education system rests on a self-organizing social environment, which has been great at adjusting to changing global trends. The attitude towards education as a constantly renewing process of criticizing the foundations and traditions of teaching is a key element of the worldwide influence of American universities. The article is focused on describing the mechanisms of adjusting the social environment through the development of outstripping forms of educational institutions and projects.

Impact of Migrant Remittances on Health and Education Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa

This study investigated the impact of international migrant remittances on health and education outcomes of sub-Saharan African countries using 18 sub-Saharan African countries. To account for endogeneity between remittances and health and education outcomes, the paper constructed two simultaneous equation models estimated using the two-stage-least square (2SLS) technique. Findings reveal that remittances impact positively and significantly on health and education outcomes of selected countries. For every 10 per cent increase in remittances, primary education outcome increases on the average by 4.2 per cent, secondary education outcomes by 8.8 per cent, and health outcome by 1.2 per cent. After accounting for individual country heterogeneity, results confirm that remittances still remain a significant factor in accelerating improvements in health and education outcomes in recipient developing (Sub-Saharan African) countries. Other factors such as per capita income, education expenditure, and health expenditure were found to be significant. Policy implications are that policy makers must develop appropriate incentive for migrants to remit, especially policies influencing the costs and channels of remittances.

Empowering Indigenous Families who have Children with Disabilities: An Innovative Outreach Model

Socially and legally it is acknowledged that families with children with disabilities are a critical component of any educational program or Individualized Education Plan (Yell, 2002). Indigenous families with children who have disabilities face unique additional challenges in working collaboratively with schools and education professionals. Parent Training and Information Centers started as a result of federally funded research on the needs of families of children with disabilities. The unique challenges faced by Indigenous families with children who have disabilities are discussed, with particular attention to the critical issues impacting social equity and post secondary education outcomes. An innovative outreach model is discussed for its potential in meeting the needs of Indigenous families with children who have disabilities. Components of the model are described as well as the continuing outreach challenges. The authors conclude with directions for future outreach strategies and research with Indigenous families and communities.

A Model of Educational Outcomes at Local Authority Level, with Implications for Local Expenditure Needs

In this paper a model is presented of the determinants of selected outcomes of secondary education at local authority level in England. The purpose is to quantify the relative effects of different types of influence, particularly policy variables and socioeconomic environmental variables. This model is used to assess the feasibility and implications of applying an approach which involves an explicit goal of equalizing outcomes to the assessment of local expenditure needs. It is found that such a goal may be technically feasible, subject to a number of assumptions which should be investigated more fully. However, the redistribution of resources involved would pose considerable political difficulties.