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Retention: an holistic approach

Retention: an holistic approach. BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies University of Derby. “..to be the learner’s first choice university for quality & opportunity”. Model of Student Journey. Retention figures. Open days, induction & socialisation. Attendance monitoring Themes & Threads

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Retention: an holistic approach

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  1. Retention: an holistic approach BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies University of Derby

  2. “..to be the learner’s first choice university for quality & opportunity”

  3. Model of Student Journey

  4. Retention figures

  5. Open days, induction & socialisation

  6. Attendance monitoring Themes & Threads Stage Tutors & Personal Tutors Pastoral support (SLO, PAS, Counselling, ECFs) Programme strategies

  7. Curriculum: Common threads

  8. COMMUNICATION • VLE • Student Email links integrated into University systems • Open door policy • Students know tutors are approachable • Collective warmth & responsibility

  9. Work placement • Ongoing professional development • Can see the relevance of theory • Exploration of theory is mutually affirming

  10. Teaching and learning • Belief in smaller teaching groups • Modular approach • Classroom based, not lecture theatre • Student involvement and shared learning experiences • Variety of delivery styles

  11. Monitoring • Student centred, within institution expectations • Designated tutor maintains Stage overview • Attendance monitoring & follow up • VLE usage monitoring

  12. Teaching team • Enthusiastic • Multidisciplinary • Teaching background • Student Centred • Open door policy • Intra-team communication

  13. Assessment • Skill based • Threads of progression through 3 stages • Variety of methods cover different learning styles • Clear assessment guidelines • Formative assessment • 1 to 1 and group tutorial support in all modules

  14. Bibliography • Brown R (2009) Information Overload Times Higher Education Issue No 1.926 10 – 16 Dec • Green, M. Weaver, M. Voegeli, D. Fitzsimmons, D. Knowles, J. Harrison, M. & Shephard, K. (2006) The development and evaluation of the use of a virtual learning environment (Blackboard 5) to support the learning of pre-qualifying nursing students undertakinga human anatomy and physiology module. Nurse Education Today (2006) 26, 388-395 • Bullock K & Wikeley F (2004) Whose learning? Berkshire Open University Press • Heaton-Shrestha, C. Edirisingha, P. Burke, L. & Linsey, T. (2005) Introducing a VLE into campus based undergraduate teaching: Staff perspectives on its impact on teaching. International Journal of Educational Research 43 370-386 • Longden B (2006) An Institutional Response to Changing Student Expectations & Their Impact on Retention Rates Routledge Journal of Higher Education Policy & Management Vol 28 July 06 • Race P (2005) Making Learning Happen. A Guide for Post-Compulsory Education • London Sage • Rogers J (2007) Adults Learning Maidenhead Open University Press • Trotter E & Roberts C.A (2006) Enhancing the early student experience Routledge Journal of Higher Education Research & Development Vol 25 Nov 06 • Yorke M ( 2003) Enhancing Retention & Student Success • Accessed Higher Education Academy www.ukcle.ac.uk 18/11/06

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