HORSHAM College is engaging students by showing practical educational outcomes through a new Victorian government pilot program, Raising Aspirations of Rural Students.
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External education contractors will visit the school on July 27 to conduct a workshop designed to keep young people in school.
Horsham College’s leading teacher for transitions and pathways Caroline O’Donnell said between 15 and 20 students had been selected or self-selected for the program.
Ms O’Donnell said students could become disengaged in learning when they did not see a direct correlation to a career.
“Students often sit in class and think ‘I don’t need this maths for my career or my chosen trade’,” she said.
“But they do. Everyone needs maths and to have a grasp of English to be able to communicate in the workplace. Sometimes students need help understanding the relationship between school and their future goals.”
Ms O’Donnell said students could be more engaged when education was structured towards their career goals.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
