Dropout

Duration: 33

Year Published: 1966

Creator: National Education Association

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Description: Depicts various factors and their origins that stimulate teenagers to "dropout" of school using several case histories for illustrations. Lists various reasons for dropout such as academic failure, need for money, and lack of being part of a group. Illustrates the feeling of a need to grow up on the part of the dropouts as they try to assume an adult role. Explains the 4-4 plan (4 hours in school and 4 hours at work), the work of the counselor and of "work experienced" educator. Emphasizes that dropout is not a short cut to the adult world.

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