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Transition into High School: A phenomenological study

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Ganeson, Krishnaveni, Ehrich, Lisa C·2009·Educational Philosophy and Theory
DOI 10.1111/j.1469-5812.2008.00476.x
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Starting high school can be a challenging but also exciting time for students. The focus of this paper lies with students’ experiences of transition into secondary school. Sixteen students from one government school in New South Wales kept a journal for their first ten weeks in high school as a way of recording their experiences. Their journal entries were studied utilising a phenomenological psychological approach following ). The aim of this research approach is to produce clear and accurate descriptions of a particular aspect of human experience () in order to reveal the essential structure of the phenomenon under investigation. Emerging from the study were seven themes about transition: the pivotal role of peers in helping or hindering settling into high school; the place of school support through programs and activities; the challenges of new procedures; different types of learning activities; feelings of confidence and success that can enhance transitional experiences; the place of homework in the academic curriculum; and the role of teachers in affecting student integration into high school. The paper concludes by raising some important issues and implications for school based practitioners.

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Authors
Ganeson, K., & Ehrich, L. C.
Affiliations
Queensland University of Technology (AU)
ORCID
Ehrich, Lisa C
Venue
Educational Philosophy and Theory
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2009-01
Volume
41
Issue
1
Pages
60-78
ISSN
  • 0013-1857 (ISSN-L)
  • 1469-5812
DOI
10.1111/j.1469-5812.2008.00476.x
OpenAlex
W2071063413
Cited by
89
References
1
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FWCI
17.38
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
cc-by
Locations
  • Educational Philosophy and Theory (publishedVersion)
  • QUT ePrints (Queensland University of Technology) (submittedVersion)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Educational Environments and Student Outcomes
  • Social Sciences › Education › Early Childhood Education and Development
  • Social Sciences › Education › Higher Education Research Studies
Keywords
transition to secondary school, high school students, student experience, peer relationships, school support programs, homework, teacher role, student self-confidence, public schools, New South Wales

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