Supporting Teachers
who Support Student Transition
Launching work on Result 3
22 June 2023
4 “Project results”
Why do
those teaching
first-year students
have a special role
to play?
1
How can I
help my first-year students engage,
persist &
succeed?
How good am I
at supporting
student
transition?
2
3
Bridging the inter-sectoral communication gap:
What is required to succeed in HE & How to let prospective students know?
4
Project result 3
How good am I
at supporting
student
transition?
3
• WHAT is the competence profile of HE academics (instructors/lecturers/…) equipped to support diverse students’ transition to HE?
• WHAT Professional Development Learning Outcomes can guide efforts of Academics, Faculty Developers and HEIs who want to achieve inclusive excellence in HE (focus on core curriculum activities)?
Project result 3
How good am I
at supporting
student
transition?
3
A self-assessment tool
→ Academics who teach 1st-year students can self-assess & identify PD goals
Evidence-based competence profile
→ Faculty Developers can plan CPD strategically
→ HEI authorities can incentivise & reward excellence
How good am I at supporting student transition?
3
Based on research
focus groups with students
academics
faculty developers and support staff
Self-assessment tool: Steps
3
June 23 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – June 24
LTTA3 + TM
Oct 23
Launch
LTTA4 + TM
Mar 24
MEs 7-11 May 24
Final version
(in 4 LL)
1. Conduct focus groups & prepare institutional reports
2. Combine the reports & draft the profile
3. Obtain feedback from each partner HEI
8. Validate during end of Year 2 Multiplier Events
9. Design and edit the final versions
7. Create versions in English, French, Slovenian & Spanish
1
4. Prepare the final version of the profile
5. Add self-assessment guidelines & recommendations for recognition
6. Create the layout (template)
2-3-4
5
6&7
8
9
Self-assessment tool: Steps
3
1. Conduct focus groups & prepare institutional reports
A teacher who can help diverse
1st-year undergraduate students
engage, persist and succeed