Stubbs, Joshua, Dorjee, Dusana orcid.org/0000-0003-1887-303X, Nash, Poppy et al. (1 more author) (2023) Students’ perceptions of studying A-levels:factors facilitating and frustrating positive learning experiences. Journal of Further and Higher Education. ISSN 0309-877X
Abstract
To generate a better understanding of students’ experiences of studying A-levels, 136 A-level students in England were asked to provide three words or phrases to describe their experience of sixth form, and their reasons for choosing these terms, via an online survey. Data were analysed using content analysis and reflexive thematic analysis. The analyses highlight that, although studying A-levels is challenging and can be stressful and overwhelming, it can also help to prepare students for higher education and adulthood more broadly by presenting them with unique opportunities to exercise autonomy, study subjects of genuine interest to them and cultivate more meaningful relationships with their peers and teachers. Implications for educational practices aimed at promoting positive learning experiences and supporting basic psychological needs are discussed.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2023 The Author(s). |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Social Sciences (York) > Education (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 17 Nov 2023 11:00 |
Last Modified: | 08 Feb 2025 00:52 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877X.2023.2258807 |
Status: | Published online |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/0309877X.2023.2258807 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:205479 |
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