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Underpinned by research this book provides best practice examples of innovative and inclusive curriculum designined to improve student retention in HE.
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Student Retention in Higher Education provides a practical, curriculum-based response to the current situation in higher education, where participating students emanate from a range of backgrounds; international and lower socioeconomic backgrounds, mature aged students, students with disabilities as well as those for whom higher education is the first family experience.
Underpinned by research indicating that students are more likely to continue with higher education if they are engaged in their studies and have developed networks and relationships with their fellow students, this book presents best practice examples of innovative and inclusive curriculum, from a range of countries.
Table of contents:
'Section 1.
Introduction: The Dimensions of Facilitating Student Success in Higher Education
Section 2
Facilitating Student Success Through Programs in the Disciplines of Study.
Case examples: 1 to 5
Section 3
Student Success and Student Diversity
Case examples: 6 to 10
Section 4
Student Success and Flexible Modes
Of Teaching and Learning
Case examples: 11 to 15.
Section 5
Synthesis and Conclusions
Underpinned by research this book provides best practice examples of innovative and inclusive curriculum designined to improve student retention in HE.
Back cover copy
Student Retention in Higher Education provides a practical, curriculum-based response to the current situation in higher education, where participating students emanate from a range of backgrounds; international and lower socioeconomic backgrounds, mature aged students, students with disabilities as well as those for whom higher education is the first family experience.
Underpinned by research indicating that students are more likely to continue with higher education if they are engaged in their studies and have developed networks and relationships with their fellow students, this book presents best practice examples of innovative and inclusive curriculum, from a range of countries.
Table of contents:
'Section 1.
Introduction: The Dimensions of Facilitating Student Success in Higher Education
Section 2
Facilitating Student Success Through Programs in the Disciplines of Study.
Case examples: 1 to 5
Section 3
Student Success and Student Diversity
Case examples: 6 to 10
Section 4
Student Success and Flexible Modes
Of Teaching and Learning
Case examples: 11 to 15.
Section 5
Synthesis and Conclusions