A FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATION: INCLUDING THE STUDENT WHO DISCONTINUES Joan Robson Faculty of Education Australian Catholic University PO Box 256, Dickson, ACT

The problem High discontinuation rate Lack of input in evaluation Timing

A framework accommodating discontinuation Theory and the development of a framework Relevance of a framework

Conclusion Discontinuing students Timing Length Social system Flexibility If we can get evaluation right then maybe we can decrease the number of students who discontinue