Enhancing learning confidence for direct entry computing students
Presentation / Conference
Fabian, K., Taylor-Smith, E., Meharg, D., & Varey, A. (2018, December)
Enhancing learning confidence for direct entry computing students. Paper presented at The Changing Shape of Higher Education: Can excellence and inclusion cohabit?, Newport, UK
Previous studies have shown that students who transfer into university from college (direct entrants) face several challenges when they enter university. In response, the Asso...
Transitioning cohorts: A comparative study of best practice in supporting direct entrant students to make a successful transition from FE college to advanced years in university
Presentation / Conference
Meharg, D., & Marr, S. (2017, July)
Transitioning cohorts: A comparative study of best practice in supporting direct entrant students to make a successful transition from FE college to advanced years in university. Presented at HEA Annual Conference 2017 Generation TEF: Teaching in the spotlight, Manchester
No abstract available.
Building confidence during transition from college to university
Presentation / Conference
Meharg, D., Tizard, J., Varey, A., & Cairncross, S. (2015, September)
Building confidence during transition from college to university. Paper presented at British Educational Research Association, Belfast
Student voice and peer support during transition
Presentation / Conference
Meharg, D., Tizard, J., & Varey, A. (2015, June)
Student voice and peer support during transition. Paper presented at QAA Enhancement Themes, Glasgow
Despite increased investment in transition between further education and higher education during the last 10 years, direct entrants remain less likely to take an active part i...