Analysis of student dropouts in higher education: an overview of patterns and trends and a proposal for measures to reduce them

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Naslov

Title

SLO: Analiza osipa študentov v visokem šolstvu: pregled vzorcev in trendov ter predlog ukrepov za njegovo zmanjševanje

EN: Analysis of student dropouts in higher education: an overview of patterns and trends and a proposal for measures to reduce them

Akronim

Acronym

V5-2360

Vodilna institucija

Leading institution

MFDPŠ

Partnerske institucije

Partner institutions

Vodja projekta

Project leader

Vesna Skrbinjek

Financer projekta

Funding Organization

Vrsta projekta

Project Type

Ciljni raziskovalni program

Trajanje

Duration

10.01.2023 – 03.11.2026

Spletna stran projekta

Project website

https://www.fm-kp.si/raziskovalni-programi-in-projekti/Analiza_osipa_studentov_v_visokem_solstvu_pregled_vzorcev_in_trendov_ter_predlog_ukrepov_za_njegovo_zmanjsevanje; https://cris.cobiss.net/ecris/si/sl/project/20718

Oddelek

Department

Opis / Description

Opis

Description

SLO:

Raziskovalni projekt se osredotoča na problem prezgodnjega opuščanja visokošolskega izobraževanja v Sloveniji. Cilj projekta je razumeti innasloviti ta problem z analizo vzrokov za opustitev študija ter oblikovanjem ukrepov za zmanjšanje tega pojava. Osip študentov ima številnenegativne posledice za študenta, visokošolske zavode, gospodarstvo in družbo, kot so nepopolna izobrazba, zmanjšana konkurenčnost delovne sile in izguba finančnih sredstev za visoko šolstvo.

Razumevanje dejavnikov, ki vplivajo na osip študentov ter razvoj ukrepov za zmanjšanje osipa sta ključna izziva ne le za visokošolske zavode, ampaktudi za celoten visokošolski sistem. Številne dosedanje raziskave so razkrile, da osip študentov ni enostaven pojav, saj se pojavlja iz različnih vzrokovin je odvisen od kompleksne kombinacije nacionalnih, institucionalnih in individualnih dejavnikov. K osipu prispeva pomanjkljiva akademska pripravljenost, finančne težave, pomanjkanje socialne podpore, neustrezno svetovanje in usmerjanje ter osebni izzivi, kot so težave s fizičnim ali duševnim zdravjem. Ti dejavniki se lahko prepletajo in medsebojno vplivajo, kar še povečuje tveganje za osip.

Vsebina in cilji projekta

1. Študij relevantne tuje in domače literature na temo osipa študentov ter pregled možnih vzrokov iz tujih poročil in normativnih aktov o osipuštudentov na evropskem nivoju.

2. Raziskati učinkovitost obstoječih strategij za zmanjšanje osipa ter presoditi o njihovi primernosti v slovenskem okviru.

3. Razvoj metodologije za spremljanje osipa študentov skozi študijsko leto, določitev kazalnikov in pristopov zbiranja podatkov.

4. Sistematično zbiranje in urejanje podatkov iz uradnih evidenc (eVŠ, SURS) ter oblikovanje podatkovnih baz za nadaljno obdelavo podatkov.

5. Uporaba kvantitativnih in kvalitativnih metod raziskovanja za analizo osipa na 1. in 2. stopnji študija v obdobju 2012-2022 ter glede na študijskopodročje.

6. Opredelitev lastnosti skupin študentov na podlagi ugotovitev značilnosti osipa – to je študentov, ki opustijo študij na 1. in 2. stopnji ter dejavnikov,ki ga povzročijo, ločeno po stopnjah študija, študijskem področju ter tudi ali gre za prvi vpis na visokošolski študij.

7. Razvoj ukrepov za zmanjševanje osipa, ki bi pokrivali tematiko ustrezne izbire študijskega področja/programa, postopek prijave/izbire in sprejetja,zasnove študijskih programov, poučevanja/učenja in mentoriranja ipd.

8. Proučitev posledic osipa študentov za trg dela z različnih vidikov (individualnih, institucionalnih, ekonomskih in družbenih).

Faze projekta in njihova realizacija

Pregled in sinteza tuje in domače relevantne literature osipa študentov
Kvantitativna analiza podatkov o študentov
Oblikovanje predlogov ukrepov
Posledice osipa študentov za trg dela
Diseminacija

Novica odobren projekt: https://www.fm-kp.si/novice/Odobren_nov_raziskovalni_projekt_Delovanje_Slovenije_v_makroregionalnih_strategijah_EU

Novica vodilni partner: https://mfdps.si/mfdps-pridobila-nov-raziskovalni-projekt-crp-analiza-osipa-studentov-v-visokem-solstvu/

Projekt Analiza osipa študentov v visokem šolstvu: pregled vzorcev in trendov ter predlog ukrepov za njegovo zmanjševanje št. V5-2360 sofinancirata Javna agencija za znanstvenoraziskovalno in inovacijsko dejavnost Republike Slovenije (ARIS) in Ministrstvo za visoko šolstvo, znanost in inovacije iz državnega proračuna v višini 29.019,68 EUR.

EN:

The research project focuses on the issue of early dropout from higher education in Slovenia. The project aims to understand and address thisproblem by analyzing the causes of student dropout and formulating measures to reduce this phenomenon. Student dropout has numerous negativeconsequences for the students themselves, higher education institutions, the economy, and society, such as incomplete education, reducedworkforce competitiveness, and loss of financial resources for higher education.

Understanding the factors influencing student dropout and developing measures to reduce it are key challenges not only for higher education institutions but also for the higher education system as a whole. Numerous studies have revealed that student dropout is not a simple phenomenon; it stems from various causes and depends on a complex combination of national, institutional, and individual factors. Contributing factors include insufficient academic preparedness, financial difficulties, a lack of social support, inadequate counseling and guidance, and personal challenges such as physical or mental health issues. These factors can intertwine and interact, further increasing the risk of dropout.

Project Content and Objectives

1. Reviewing relevant domestic and international literature on student dropout, as well as examining potential causes identified in foreign reports and European-level regulatory documents regarding the issue.

2. Investigating the effectiveness of existing dropout reduction strategies and assessing their suitability within the Slovenian context.

3. Developing a methodology for monitoring student dropout throughout the academic year, including the definition of indicators and data collection approaches.

4. Systematically collecting and organizing data from official records (eVŠ, SURS) and creating databases for further data processing.

5. Employing quantitative and qualitative research methods to analyze dropout rates at the first and second cycles of study between 2012 and 2022, categorized by field of study.

6. Defining the characteristics of student groups based on findings regarding dropout—specifically students who discontinue their studies at the first and second cycles—and the factors causing this, broken down by study cycle, field of study, and whether it is their first enrollment in higher education.

7. Developing measures to reduce dropout rates, addressing issues such as the appropriate choice of field of study or program, application and admission processes, study program design, teaching and learning methods, mentoring, etc.

8. Examining the consequences of student dropout for the labor market from various perspectives (individual, institutional, economic, and societal).

Project phases:

– Review and synthesis of relevant domestic and international literature on student dropout

– Quantitative analysis of student data

– Formulating proposed measures

– Consequences of student dropout for the labor market

– Dissemination

The project “Analysis of student dropouts in higher education: an overview of patterns and trends and a proposal for measures to reduce them” (No. V5-2360) is co-financed by the Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency (ARIS) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation from the state budget in the amount of €29,019.68.