Voices of Diversity in Programs Linking Education and Work

What do students think about the new programs that link education and work? What kind of learning do they get in these programs? How does gender influence their perspectives? What happens to them when they graduate? This series of briefs highlights findings derived from a national study of students enrolled in programs structured by current education reform ideas. Of particular interest were the perspectives of students who are traditionally underrepresented, e.g., female, Latino, and Asian. Practitioners, educators, policymakers, and researchers will gain a better understanding of students' high school and two-year college experiences from these briefs.

• 931a: Learning From Students' Perspectives on Programs Linking Education and Work. Background information on the study design and the participants and procedures. The five secondary and four postsecondary sites participating are described.
• 931b: Quality Indicators of Programs Linking Education and Work. Student perspectives on three major reform efforts.
• 931c: Building a School Climate Conducive to Learning: Students' Perspectives. What students perceive as necessary for a good education.
• 931d: Grounding Career Development in Authentic Learning Activities. Considerations for enhancing students' career development.
• 931e: Connecting Education and Work Through Authentic Instruction. Problem solving, research projects, and critical thinking activities integrated into authentic instruction.
• 931f: Gender Perspectives on Programs Linking Education and Work. Equity and access in programs linking education and work.

MDS-931 / July 1997

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