Lumsden, E., McBryde-Wilding, H. and Rose, H. (2010) Collaborative practice in enhancing the first year student experience in higher education. Enhancing the Learner Experience in Higher Education. 2(1), pp. 12-24. 2041-3122.
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| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | Transition into higher education presents challenges for students, whatever their age or previous educational history. An emerging issue on an undergraduate programme in England was how to support students who self reported educational histories of continual formative feedback, model answers, revision guides and limited use of the library. This article reports findings from an action research project which considered whether there was a mismatch between students’ previous educational histories and the academic expectations of the university. Findings indicated that academic expectations did not fully take account of previous student experiences. Student responses also indicated little previous guidance around effective internet searching and libraries were rarely used prior to starting university. Transitional scaffolding was positively evaluated, students reporting greater confidence levels in accessing appropriate resources, high levels of student completion, retention and satisfaction |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Transitions, Assessment support, National Curriculum, Educational histories, Expectations, Higher Education, Student voice, Widening participation, Scaffolding |
| Subjects: |
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education > LB2343.32 College student orientation Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA3075 Information literacy. Study and teaching |
| Creators: | Lumsden, Eunice, McBryde-Wilding, Heather and Rose, Hannah |
| Publisher: | University of Northampton |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > University Departments > Library and Learning Services Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Early Years |
| Date: | 2010 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 12-24 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Enhancing the Learner Experience in Higher Education |
| Volume: | 2 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Language: | English |
| ISSN: | 2041-3122 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/3462 |
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