Conference poster
A social justice framework for safeguarding student learning engagement
International First Year in Higher Education (FYHE) Conference, 16th (Wellington, New Zealand, 07-Jul-2013–10-Jul-2013)
2013
Abstract
The set of social justice principles and the Social Justice Framework (SJF), developed as resources for the sector as part of an Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching project, adopt a recognitive approach to social justice and emphasise full participation and contribution within democratic society (Gale, 2000; Gale & Densmore, 2000). The SJF is contained within the major deliverable of the project, which is A Good Practice Guide for Safeguarding Student Learning Engagement (Nelson & Creagh, 2013) and is focused on good practice for activities that monitor student learning engagement and identify students at risk of disengaging in their first year. Examination of the social justice literature and its application to the higher education sector produced a set of five principles: Self determination, Rights, Access, Equity and Participation. Each principle was defined and elucidated by a rationale and implications for practice, thus completing the SJF. The framework: reflects the notions of equity and social justice; provides a strategic approach for safeguarding engagement activities; and is supported by a suite of resources for practice and practitioners. The aim of this poster session is to engage in conversations about the SJF and how it might be applied to other types of student engagement activities critical to the first year of university life, such as orientation and transition programs, teamwork activities, peer programs and other academic support initiatives.
Details
- Title
- A social justice framework for safeguarding student learning engagement
- Authors
- Tracy A Creagh (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyKaren J Nelson (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyJohn A Clarke (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Conference details
- International First Year in Higher Education (FYHE) Conference, 16th (Wellington, New Zealand, 07-Jul-2013–10-Jul-2013)
- Date published
- 2013
- ISBN
- 9780646906157
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2013 The Authors. Reproduced with permission.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students)
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448630602621
- Output Type
- Conference poster
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