Conference poster
Dive into uni: Preparing students for university readiness
International First Year in Higher Education (FYHE) Conference, 17th (Darwin, Australia, 06-Jul-2014–09-Jul-2014)
Queensland University of Technology
2014
Abstract
Transition to university can be a highly stressful time of change and adjustment for commencing students. Students entering university with limited prior academic success may be at more risk of failure than their peers (Palmer, Bexley & James, 2011). Under preparedness relates to unrealistic workload expectations, social isolation, and academic curriculum and assessment expectations (James et al, 2010). Bridging courses are a common response to addressing the needs of students with limited prior academic experience (Greenfield, Keup, & Gardner, 2013). In 2014, the Caboolture Campus of Queensland University of Technology (QUT) piloted a cross faculty bridging course designed to engage students in learning to become university ready. The goal of this transition program was to foster a sense of belonging and normalise help-seeking behaviour. Students who attended the series of workshops will be closely followed through their first year of university to ascertain the effectiveness of the pilot course.
Details
- Title
- Dive into uni: Preparing students for university readiness
- Authors
- Lisa A Wirihana (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyJudy A Craft (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyKarin Medew (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyKenneth Lyons (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyMartin Christensen (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyMaria Oram (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Conference details
- International First Year in Higher Education (FYHE) Conference, 17th (Darwin, Australia, 06-Jul-2014–09-Jul-2014)
- Publisher
- Queensland University of Technology
- Date published
- 2014
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2014 The Authors. Reproduced here with kind permission.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Creative Industries - Legacy; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; Student Services and Engagement
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451395402621
- Output Type
- Conference poster
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