School students' part-time work: understanding what they do

Research has shown that the majority of school students combine full-time education with part-time employment. To date educationalists have paid little attention to this, in part due to the negative views about the 'quality' of such work and its effect on educational attainment. In this re...

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Published in:Journal of education and work 2010-04, Vol.23 (2), p.161-175
Main Authors: McKechnie, Jim, Hobbs, Sandy, Simpson, Amanda, Anderson, Seonaid, Howieson, Cathy, Semple, Sheila
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Case Studies
Educational Opportunities
educational value
Employment Experience
Foreign Countries
Job Skills
Level of education
Part Time Employment
part-time work
Pupils
quality
school students
Scotland
skill attainment
Skills
Student Employment
Teacher Attitudes
Training
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Summary:Research has shown that the majority of school students combine full-time education with part-time employment. To date educationalists have paid little attention to this, in part due to the negative views about the 'quality' of such work and its effect on educational attainment. In this research, a case study approach is used to explore the potential range and breadth of activities carried out by such employees. A range of alternative data-gathering techniques were used including event recording and work place observations. The findings highlight between job and within job category differences and suggest that many jobs are demanding and can result in skill attainment. The results are discussed in the context of debates about the potential educational value of such employment experiences.
ISSN:1363-9080
1469-9435
DOI:10.1080/13639080903565665