Davison, Ellie, Sanderson, Rebecca, Hobson, Thomas and Hopkins, Jayne (2022) Skills for Success? Supporting transition into higher education for students from diverse backgrounds. In: Advance HE Teaching and Learning Conference 2022, 5-7 July, University of Northumbria.
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| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop contribution (Presentation) |
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| Item Status: | Live Archive |
Abstract
Skills for Success is a transition support unit that was co-created with students as an extension to the traditional 'welcome week', supporting students with holistic skill development and enabling students to personalise their learning journey. Student feedback highlighted the impact on their 'motivation to achieve' and support for maintaining positive mental health. Attainment data demonstrates that , following the introduction of Skills for Success, attainment gaps in academic skills modules closed.
| Keywords: | widening participation, attainment gaps, foundation year, transition |
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| Subjects: | X Education > X220 Study skills X Education > X290 Research and Study skills not elsewhere classified X Education > X300 Academic studies in Education |
| Divisions: | College of Science |
| ID Code: | 50069 |
| Deposited On: | 27 Jul 2022 10:15 |
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