The Views of Primary Pupils on School Attendance at Key Stage 2 in Wales

Autor/inn/en	Reid, Ken; Challoner, Caroline; Lancett, Ann; Jones, Glenda; Rhysiart, Gwion Ap; Challoner, Sally
Titel	The Views of Primary Pupils on School Attendance at Key Stage 2 in Wales
Quelle	In: Educational Studies, 36 (2010) 5, S.465-479 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0305-5698
Schlagwörter	Teaching Styles; Focus Groups; Attendance; Foreign Countries; Rewards; Student Attitudes; Elementary School Students; Bullying; Laws; United Kingdom (Wales) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lehrstil; Unterrichtsstil; Anwesenheit; Ausland; Reward; Belohnung; Schülerverhalten; Mobbing; Law; Recht
Abstract	This paper provides new empirical evidence on primary pupils' views on school attendance in Wales at Key Stage 2. The research was conducted as part of the specific evidence commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) for the National Behaviour and Attendance Review (NBAR) in Wales which was chaired by the lead author. The findings indicate that nearly every child and young person who participated in the specially convened focus groups, in practically every setting, had a good awareness of the benefits of attending school regularly. They were all acutely aware of the potential consequences of non-attendance both within their current setting and as it could potentially affect their later chances in life. They also understood the law regarding school attendance. They were clear about the attendance regulations within their own school settings. They were however, particularly concerned about bullying in all its forms, the use of supply teachers and "boring" teaching styles. Rewards for good attendance were generally appreciated. The implications of the findings are considered. This paper is the first of its kind to be undertaken in Wales and in the field of school attendance and opens up considerable possibilities for further research. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10