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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 BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies University of Derby
“..to be the learner’s first choice university for quality & opportunity”
Attendance monitoring Themes & Threads Stage Tutors & Personal Tutors Pastoral support (SLO, PAS, Counselling, ECFs) Programme strategies
COMMUNICATION • VLE • Student Email links integrated into University systems • Open door policy • Students know tutors are approachable • Collective warmth & responsibility
Work placement • Ongoing professional development • Can see the relevance of theory • Exploration of theory is mutually affirming
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
Monitoring • Student centred, within institution expectations • Designated tutor maintains Stage overview • Attendance monitoring & follow up • VLE usage monitoring
Teaching team • Enthusiastic • Multidisciplinary • Teaching background • Student Centred • Open door policy • Intra-team communication
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
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