Dropout at university level in Serbia: Analysis of measurement, research findings, services and prevention measures
Dropout in higher education attracts great attention due to serious effects on an individual and on society. This is an exploratory study aimed at: analysing dropout measurement and tracking in the Serbian higher education, reviewing studies on dropout causes, and identifying available ser...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | srp |
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Institute for Educational Research, Belgrade
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Zbornik Instituta za pedagoška istraživanja |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0579-6431/2020/0579-64312002479S.pdf |
| Summary: | Dropout in higher education attracts great attention due to serious effects
on an individual and on society. This is an exploratory study aimed at:
analysing dropout measurement and tracking in the Serbian higher education,
reviewing studies on dropout causes, and identifying available services and
prevention measures. Various techniques are used to achieve these goals
(statistics analysis, literature review, qualitative content analysis). Our
results show that: 1. There are no accepted dropout definitions nor official
statistics, but some rate estimate could be given; 2. Research is not
systematic, but covers three major dropout factors (individual,
socio-demographic, studying conditions); 3. Services are sporadic and not
visible enough; 4. Legislation reveals state interest in promoting higher
education, but implemented measures are not adequate enough. We see
establishment of the Unified Education Information System as an important
step in precise dropout measurement. There is a need for flexible studying
routes and increased financial support orientated more towards vulnerable
student groups. International studies highlight the importance of
intensification of teacher-student and peer interaction built in modern
student-centred teaching practice. At the end, we advocate creating a new
educational policy by combining two major frameworks in this field and
relying on inclusive research. |
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| ISSN: | 0579-6431 1820-9270 |