Transition into Higher Education
Harriet Jones author Hilary Orpin author Gemma Mansi author Catherine Molesworth author Heather Monsey author Joy Jarvis editor Karen Mpamhanga editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Critical Publishing Ltd
Published:16th Jan '23
Should be back in stock very soon
This book will help all academic staff in higher education (HE) develop more informed teaching and better support students as they transition to university.
It explores the organisations who advise students pre-university and uncovers the myths and misconceptions held by HE stakeholders. Induction and welcome activities are examined in order to identify best practice, transition problems such as study skills, employment, mental health and identity are covered, and a final chapter focuses on the effects of Covid-19 on transition issues.
The Critical Practice in Higher Education series provides a scholarly and practical entry point for academics into key areas of higher education practice. Each book in the series explores an individual topic in depth, providing an overview in relation to current thinking and practice, informed by recent research. The series will be of interest to those engaged in the study of higher education, those involved in leading learning and teaching or working in academic development, and individuals seeking to explore particular topics of professional interest. Through critical engagement, this series aims to promote an expanded notion of being an academic – connecting research, teaching, scholarship, community engagement and leadership – while developing confidence and authority.
"This new text aimed both at higher education staff and the colleagues in schools and colleges who support students prior to university entry is wide-ranging in its scope and practical in its orientation. Clearly transition into and through university is crucial to student participation, retention and success. Building on a strong sound foundation of prior academic work in the area, this volume aims to guide individuals teams and institutions to make the most of opportunities to guide students through critical transitions. A key feature of the text is the examples which illustrate the core issues that are identified by the authors, together with the questions educators should ask ourselves about why sometimes things go amiss, and thoughts on how we can best prepare students for effective independent study and well-being. It brings a useful new perspective to the myriad issues involved and should help both those new to the area as well as extant practitioners."
-- Sally Brown * Independent consultant and Emerita professor at Leeds Beckett UniversiISBN: 9781914171291
Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
Weight: 159g
96 pages