Supporting the Student Journey Into Higher Education - How Pre-Arrival Platforms Can Enhance Widening Participation

This book will provide an in-depth look at the development, functionality and appeal of pre-arrival platforms to aid transition into Higher Education, including a range of provisions.

List of contents

0. Introduction To "Supporting the Student Journey into Higher Education: How Pre-Arrival Platforms Can Enhance Widening Participation".
Part I: The Development of Pre-Arrival Platforms
1. The Practicalities of Creating a Pre-Arrival Platform
2. Student Partnership in The Development of Pre-Arrival Resources
3. Traversing Obstacles in Developing Pre-Arrival Platforms
Part II: The Use of Pre-Arrival Platforms
4. Fostering A Sense of Belonging
5. Using A Pre-Arrival Platform as an Induction Tool
6. Pre-Arrival "Skills" Platforms: Bridging the Gap Between School and University.
7. How Can Pre-Arrival Platforms Prepare Students to Engage with Careers Offerings Through Their Degree?
Part III: Diversity In Pre-Arrival Platforms
8. Creating a Pre-Arrival Platform That Supports International Student Transition into UK Higher Education.
9. Screening and Data Collection in Pre-Arrival Platforms
10. Transition of Mature Students in Higher Education
11. Supporting Students with Non-Traditional Entry Qualifications
12. Using Pre-Arrival Platforms to Support Postgraduate Students' Transition
13. Enhancing Student Transition to University: Innovative Pre-Arrival Platforms Through a Connective Ecosystem
14. Conclusion

About the author

Wendy Garnham is Professor of Psychology at the University of Sussex, UK.
Nina Walker is Associate Professor of Learning and Teaching at the University of Hertfordshire, UK.

Summary

This book will provide an in-depth look at the development, functionality and appeal of pre-arrival platforms to aid transition into Higher Education, including a range of provisions.

Product details

• Authors: Wendy Walker Garnham
• Assisted by: Wendy Garnham (Editor), Nina Walker (Editor), Walker Nina (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.03.2024
• EAN: 9781032548036
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3254803-6
• No. of pages: 134
• Series: SEDA Focus Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / Inclusive Education, EDUCATION / Computers & Technology, Higher & further education, tertiary education, Higher education, tertiary education, Educational strategies and policy: inclusion, Inclusive education / mainstreaming, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher, EDUCATION / Teaching / Materials & Devices