Transnational work with high school students who do not thrive and realize their professional potential

Topic(s) addressed

The topics addressed by this project included wellbeing, mental health, collaboration, resilience, self-worth, empathy, compassion, social and emotional learning, sense of belonging, and the school climate.

Target group(s)

The target group included students and teachers in upper secondary education.

Methodologies

The project goal is to create an overview of and a precise understanding of the retention and development measures in relation to disadvantaged students from upper secondary school.

Innovation environment

The project's conclusions are relevant and somewhat surprising. It was found that socio-economic conditions only play a minor role in the definition of 'high school outsider'.

Teachers’ role

Teachers must initiate teaching actions that improve the opportunities for professional development of students who are traditionally unfamiliar with upper secondary education.

Impact and output

Due to the innovative research performed, the project is considered to have a potentially large impact. This impact can be expected both on the participating teachers and at the schools, as well as on future students.

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