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Improving Student Retention and Achievement: What Do We Know and What Do We Need To Find out? LSDA Reports.

Year: 2001

Type: other

Abstract: Why do some students in post-compulsory \neducation abandon courses? And why do others \nnot achieve their full potential? What can colleges \ndo to improve student retention and achievement? \nThis report reviews the research done to date. \n \nResearch about retention and achievement \nis examined under headings such as student \nmotivation and decision-making, demographic \nfactors, college-related issues, and advice \nand guidance. The review refers to previously \ninaccessible research, including unpublished \nreports from conferences and internal reports \nfrom institutions. In conclusion, priorities for \nfuture research and its application are identified.

Source: Digital Education Resource Archive (University College London)

Author: Paul Martinez

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education Research Studies

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W184764804

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