Transition in, through, and out of higher education : international case studies and best practice / edited by Ruth Matheson, Sue Tangney and Mark Sutcliffe.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Transition through the student lifecycle -- Identifying student need -- Developing belonging, community and creating professional identity -- Managing and setting expectations -- Promoting engagement, active learning and student ownership -- Developing academic integration -- Developing social integration -- Developing self -- Evaluating the effectiveness of transition activities -- Student stories contributor biographies.

"Transition in, through and out of higher education : international case studies and best practice recognises that the initial steps into undergraduate education mark only the beginning of the journey for students. By providing theoretical knowledge alongside practical guidance and resources, this book helps those involved in university teaching guide students through their experiences and develop into autonomous, reflective learners. Putting student engagement at the centre of teaching, Transition in, through and out of higher education : international case studies and best practice includes case studies to illuminate best practice, resources and activities that can be used and adapted to address the individual needs of students. Addressing a wide range of themes, it considers : - active learning - promoting engagement - encouraging independence and autonomy - coping with change and increasing complexity - the need for belonging and identity - social and academic integration - developing partnership working - evaluation of effectiveness of developments to teaching practice. From exploring the underlying pedagogy related to the change, to identifying the major challenges for students at key transitional points, transition offers a comprehensive grounding to generate and inspire creative teaching that in turn enables students to better engage in the transition process. A highly practical and accessible resource, this book is suitable for all higher education staff involved in supporting student transition both to, through and out of university."-- Provided by publisher.