Reasons for Choosing a Further Education: The Views of 700 New Entrants.

Connelly, Graham; Halliday, John

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Publication Date: 2001

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Reasons for Choosing a Further Education: The Views of 700 New Entrants.

Connelly, Graham; Halliday, John

Journal of Vocational Education & Training: The Vocational Aspect of Education, v53 n2 p181-92 2001

For beginning students in Scottish further education colleges (n=701), printed material was the most important preenrollment communication method. Support for attendance in the form of child care and financial aid was crucial. Location, local reputation, and the development of social relationships were also important motivational factors. (SK)

Descriptors: College Choice, Enrollment Influences, Foreign Countries, Learning Motivation, Postsecondary Education, Recruitment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Scotland)

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