Conference paper
Principles for the effective teaching and support of students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds
Proceedings of the 15th International First Year in Higher Education Conference, pp.1-5
International First Year in Higher Education (FYHE) Conference: New Horizons, 15th (Brisbane, Australia, 26-Jun-2012–29-Jun-2012)
Queensland University of Technology
2012
Abstract
This session will report on five principles for the effective teaching and support of students from low socioeconomic status (LSES) backgrounds at university. These guiding principles were developed from a review of the literature and interview and other data arising from a national research project. The project has developed a distinctive framework for inclusive teaching in higher education that conceptualises the facilitation of LSES student success as a 'joint venture' towards bridging socio-cultural incongruity. The project's focus is on the institutional contribution to this venture. We take the research-informed view that inclusive teaching and support, undertaken with skill and care and an emphasis on a quality first year experience, is of benefit to all students. Participants will briefly explore the implications of the five project principles for institutional teaching and support practice and consider the relationship between these principles and current institutional practice.
Details
- Title
- Principles for the effective teaching and support of students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds
- Authors
- Sally Kift (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyKaren J Nelson (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyLiz Smith (Author) - Charles Sturt UniversityMarcia Devlin (Author) - Deakin UniversityJade McKay (Author) - Deakin University
- Contributors
- R Mortimer (Editor)
- Publication details
- Proceedings of the 15th International First Year in Higher Education Conference, pp.1-5
- Conference details
- International First Year in Higher Education (FYHE) Conference: New Horizons, 15th (Brisbane, Australia, 26-Jun-2012–29-Jun-2012)
- Publisher
- Queensland University of Technology
- Date published
- 2012
- ISBN
- 9781921897399
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2012 The Authors. Reproduced here with kind permission of the author.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students)
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448644502621
- Output Type
- Conference paper
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