Work or university? Economic competencies and educational aspirations of trainees with hybrid qualifications in Switzerland
| Autor: | Stephan Schumann, Andreas Jüttler, Franz Eberle, Michael Jüttler |
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| Přispěvatelé: | University of Zurich, Jüttler, Michael |
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Medical education
050402 sociology Higher education business.industry Field (Bourdieu) 05 social sciences Social engagement Education 0504 sociology Work (electrical) Political science Vocational education 10091 Institute of Education 0502 economics and business Pedagogy ddc:330 Achievement test 050207 economics 370 Education business Graduation Educational systems 3304 Education |
| DOI: | 10.5167/uzh-132990 |
| Popis: | BackgroundThe Federal Vocational Baccalaureate constitutes the major link between the academic and vocational tracks in the Swiss educational system. Statistics show that only 20 % of a cohort move immediately to an academic track after graduation. Regarding the effects of economic competencies on these transitions, there is a substantial lack within the current state of research. This study thus aims to elucidate these effects by following a prevailing explorative approach.MethodsA cross-sectional design is used, and the data are based on a representative sample of N = 1.051 Federal Vocational Baccalaureate students of the German-speaking part of Switzerland. Data were gathered at the end of the school year 2010/2011 via an achievement test and a questionnaire.ResultsResults show positive interrelations for economic knowledge and skills, value-oriented dispositions as well as attitude towards economics on the one side and educational aspirations on the other side. Thus, interrelations regarding the intention to study in economics or a related field are stronger than for other fields.ConclusionThe study offers new insights on the effects of economic competencies and supports the assumption that economic competencies are part of prerequisites of students’ educational aspirations and in the long run for social participation. published |
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