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Success in Higher Education: Transitions to, within and from University
Leigh N. Wood (Ed.)
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Description for Success in Higher Education: Transitions to, within and from University
Hardback. Editor(s): Wood, Leigh N. Num Pages: 376 pages, 28 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
This book explores successful transition strategies to, within and from university for students from around the globe, with Macquarie University, a large Australian university, studied in depth. It addresses the meaning of success taking a variety of perspectives, including student, staff and employer views. The chapters present a series of initiatives that have proven to be successful in assisting students in developing their academic potential throughout university and beyond. The authors of the chapters use a variety of methodologies and approaches reflecting the diverse local contexts and requirements. These international perspectives demonstrate a triumph of practice that has led to ... Read more
This book explores successful transition strategies to, within and from university for students from around the globe, with Macquarie University, a large Australian university, studied in depth. It addresses the meaning of success taking a variety of perspectives, including student, staff and employer views. The chapters present a series of initiatives that have proven to be successful in assisting students in developing their academic potential throughout university and beyond. The authors of the chapters use a variety of methodologies and approaches reflecting the diverse local contexts and requirements. These international perspectives demonstrate a triumph of practice that has led to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Singapore
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
730g
Number of Pages
361
Place of Publication
Singapore, Singapore
ISBN
9789811027895
SKU
V9789811027895
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About Leigh N. Wood (Ed.)
Leigh Wood is Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching at the Faculty of Business and Economics at Macquarie University in Australia. Her research has focused on enhancing experience and improving outcomes for students and staff. The ultimate aim is to provide a vibrant higher education sector to support our economic and personal futures. Leigh's research has spanned the transition to university, ... Read more
Reviews for Success in Higher Education: Transitions to, within and from University
The combination of theory and practice elaborated within this text is likely to appeal to a broad range of international readers. The perspectives from various countries, and professional and discipline areas, are illuminating and illustrate that there is a great deal we can continue to learn from each other. (Kathryn McFarlane, Innovative Practice in Higher Education, Vol. 3 (2), ... Read more