Full Description
Transition In, Through and Out of Higher Education: International Case Studies and Best Practice recognises that the initial steps into undergraduate education mark only the beginning of the journey for students, and that the journey involves other significant transition points that students need to negotiate. By providing theoretical knowledge alongside practical guidance and resources, this book helps those involved in university teaching guide students through their experiences and develop into autonomous, reflective learners.
Putting student engagement at the centre of teaching, Transition In, Through and Out of Higher Education: International Case Studies and Best Practice includes case studies to illuminate best practice, with resources and activities that can be used and adapted to address the individual needs of students. Addressing a wide range of themes, it considers:
active learning
promoting engagement
encouraging independence and autonomy
coping with change and increasing complexity
the need for belonging and identity
social and academic integration
developing partnership working
evaluation of effectiveness of developments to teaching practice.
From exploring the underlying pedagogy related to the theme to identifying the major challenges for students at key transitional points, Transition offers a comprehensive grounding to generate and inspire creative teaching that in turn enables students to better engage in the transition process. A highly practical and accessible resource, this book is suitable for all higher education staff involved in supporting students' transition in, through and out of university.
Contents
Foreword by Alf Lizzio Introduction to Transition: In Through and Out of University Part 1 Chapter 1: Transition through the student lifecycle Chapter 2: Identifying student need Chapter 3: Developing Belonging, community and creating professional identity Part 2 Chapter 4: Managing and setting expectations Chapter 5: Promoting engagement, active learning and student ownership Chapter 6: Developing academic integration Chapter 7: Developing social integration Chapter 8: Developing self Chapter 9: Evaluating the effectiveness of transition activities Chapter 10: Student stories Contributor biographies
