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Designing a pre-degree program to foster a sense of belonging
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Johns, S and Jarvis, L and Kilpatrick, S, Designing a pre-degree program to foster a sense of belonging, Proceedings of the 16th International First Year in Higher Education Conference, 7-10 July 2013, Wellington, New Zealand, pp. 1-10. ISBN 978-0-646-90615-7 (2013) [Refereed Conference Paper]
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Abstract
Enabling or bridging programs are a social inclusion strategy to widen
participation in higher education. Research suggests these programs achieve
some measure of success in fostering a sense of belonging and preparing students
for university, which are both linked to student retention. However, such
programs are characterised by high rates of attrition. The recent introduction of a
Diploma of University Studies at the University of Tasmania, as part of a suite of
pre-degree programs, differs from other enabling and bridging courses. It
includes compulsory weekly Supported Studies sessions, designed to foster both
academic and social outcomes. Findings from the study indicate student
satisfaction with compulsory Supported Studies sessions. In particular, students
on the two larger university campuses, and students who attend more than nine
sessions per semester, find sessions useful for social and academic integration.
Integrated support sessions should be an integral part of enabling programs.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | pre-degree program, enabling program, academic and social outcomes, student support |
| Research Division: | Education |
| Research Group: | Education systems |
| Research Field: | Higher education |
| Objective Division: | Education and Training |
| Objective Group: | Schools and learning environments |
| Objective Field: | Equity and access to education |
| UTAS Author: | Johns, S (Dr Susan Johns) |
| UTAS Author: | Jarvis, L (Ms Lynn Jarvis) |
| UTAS Author: | Kilpatrick, S (Professor Sue Kilpatrick) |
| ID Code: | 87010 |
| Year Published: | 2013 |
| Deposited By: | Education |
| Deposited On: | 2013-11-05 |
| Last Modified: | 2017-11-20 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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