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University Pathway Programs: Local Responses within a Growing Global Trend (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
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University Pathway Programs: Local Responses within a Growing Global Trend (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
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This volume is the first to compile the insights of experienced and
informed education researchers and practitioners involved in the
delivery of university pathway programs. These programs have
emerged as effective responses to global, national and local
students' needs when transitioning to Higher Education. The book
opens with an overview of the main drivers for the development of
university pathway programs, and a description of the main
characteristics of such programs, as well as of the different types
of programs available. It examines topics such as the way in which
policy and governance issues at the institutional, state, and
federal level affect university pathway programs' financial models,
compliance and quality assurance mechanisms as well as program
provision. It also looks at how to address issues related to
'non-traditional' background students such as those from lower
socioeconomic background, students for whom English is an
additional language (EAL), indigenous students, mature age students
and humanitarian entrants. The volume showcases thirteen university
pathway programs offered in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South
Africa, Qatar, and the United Kingdom. These examples provide
valuable insights that will help guide future practice in the field
as the programs described effectively foster and support the
development of students' academic literacies, study skills and
awareness of the socio-cultural norms that are necessary to
participate successfully in higher education settings. In reporting
the strategies to overcome challenges in the areas of curriculum
development and implementation, of equity, inclusion and
participation, of cross-sector collaboration and of student
welfare, the volume promotes reflection on these issues and,
therefore, better equips those education practitioners embarking on
the university pathway program journey.
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