White Working Class Males in British Higher Education
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Identify what would help them to make an informed choice re HE
Gather information about background
Acknowledge that university may not be for everyone but sometimes individuals may not have enough information to make an informed decision . Ask ‘ What can be done to help boys / young men decide whether university is for them ?’ In 2 groups or pairs - depending on dynamics – ask them to jot down responses on post-its . Prompts : What have you already done that has helped you to find out about university ? What other information would be helpful right now ? Hand out slip of paper with 2 questions : 1 ) Have any members of your close family been to university ? Yes / no / don ’ t know 2 ) How likely are you to go to university ? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Very unlikely
Very likely
To appreciate input Thanks everyone ; give out information about who / where they can get information about HE / decisionmaking / clarify arrangements for receiving vouchers .
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