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Bev Laing : May 8, 2024 9:18:19 PM

Most educators, parents and specialists would agree: the transition from Primary to High School can be challenging.

Students have to get used to different school structures. Academic standards and teacher expectations aren’t the same as in Primary. Not to mention huge changes in adolescents' social sphere -- getting to more autonomy and responsibility while at the same time navigating puberty, change and constantly shifting social dynamics.

How can careers education in upper primary help students transition to secondary school and navigate their growing personal autonomy?

Student engagement in learning tends to drop in the transition years, reaching its lowest level in about year 9, age 14-15 (source: Gallup Student Engagement Poll).