Elucidates different models at the system and institutional levels designed to facilitate transitions from school to post-school life in the context of Asia

Addresses both formal and informal approaches

Focuses on transitions to vocational and further education

Clarifies the complexities of the relationships between intentions and the realities of post-school transitions

Presents a detailed analysis of the Hong Kong context in terms of school-to-life transition issues

This book addresses growing reservations about the relevance of educational systems to the economic and social needs of individuals by examining different aspects of transitions from school to work or further studies within formal and informal settings in Asia. Highlighting important issues such as selectiveness and inclusiveness, integration of transversal competencies, vocationalisation of secondary schooling, approaches to career guidance and emerging models of student support, it is of particular interest to educators, policymakers and other stakeholders who are concerned about the effectiveness of system-wide and institutional-based approaches. The first part of the book explores different models, mechanisms and approaches to policy and practice in the context of Asia, while the second part examines Hong Kong students' transitions to post-school life and provides an account of issues and challenges the government and individual schools experience in terms of structural supportfor both mainstream and special-needs students.