1. JJjJokck RASCALS 2014 AHUNTSIC COLLEGE June 11 Plenary and Workshop: Students at Risk Dr. Jock Mackay Vanier College

3. High School – Cegep Path Cegep pedagogy Disjointed High school pedagogy 1968 2006 Aligned

4. Methodology Qualitative methods Grounded analysis Longitudinal study Sample of 48 students Open ended interviews Focus groups of overachievers Ethnography of feeder schools Inventory of remedial strategies Depiction of innovative and traditional pedagogical styles

6. Readiness Factor Stimulated by Dislikes Why continue? Orientation Program of choice Reality skills Reality work ethic Locus of control Help seeker Extra curricular Sacrifice

7. PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES Teacher’s Paradigm STUDENT CENTRED Constructivist Process oriented Deep learning Promoting lifelong learning Engaging the person Experience based Integrative Relevant TEACHER BASED Magisterial Content oriented Result oriented Rigorous course requirements Academic standards Teacher as dispenser of knowledge Subject centred Academic

8. Finding Oneself College Environment AcademicCareerDrop Out Success DEP Success in real world

9. Conclusions and Recommendations Enhance and broaden bridging programs Concentrate on individual learning Engage a pedagogy using social dynamic Focus on gate-keeper courses Accommodate work and study Implement teacher training Promote alternatives to university