Higher Education Systemic Failures: Unpacking Barriers to Student Success and Agency
Original framing: “Failing to succeed: Why post-secondary students need more room to mess up” — The Conversation - Global
The original framing omits the historical context of student failure in higher education, including the ways in which systemic inequalities and structural barriers have been perpetuated over time. It also neglects the importance of indigenous knowledge and perspectives on student success, as well as the need for more nuanced and contextualized understandings of student failure. Furthermore, the narrative fails to account for the ways in which power dynamics and systemic inequalities shape student experiences and outcomes.
Medium structural omission detected in mainstream coverage.
This narrative was produced by The Conversation, a global academic publication, for an audience interested in higher education and student success. The framing serves to highlight the importance of student agency and support, while obscuring the broader structural issues that contribute to student failure, such as inadequate funding, limited resources, and systemic inequalities.
The history of student failure in higher education is marked by systemic inequalities and structural barriers, including inadequate funding, limited resources, and discriminatory policies. By examining these historical patterns and parallels, educators can better understand the root causes of student failure and develop more effective solutions.
The systemic failures that contribute to student failure in higher education are deeply ingrained and multifaceted, requiring a fundamental shift in how we understand and address student failure.