Working on Transition: stories from the sidelines
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The document presents findings from a qualitative research project focused on the transition of students from foundation degrees to higher education in Wales. It includes case studies that highlight different experiences of students regarding their transition and integration into university life, revealing themes of belonging, work-connectedness, and identity. The research also proposes the piloting of an enhanced transition program aiming to improve support during this process.
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Working on Transition: stories from the sidelines
- 1. Working on Transition:stories from the sidelinesResearch-Teaching Practice in Wales 2011 ConferenceGreygnog Hall13-14 September 2011Kate ThomasUniversity of the West of England
- 2. longitudinal, qualitative research project (March 2010-May 2011) tracked student narratives of transition from a Foundation degree (Fd) at a Further Education College to an Honours year at a Higher Education InstitutionWorking on Transition
- 4. key themesnature of transition – continuing/newbelonging/integration – special/normal‘work-connectedness’ – focused/relatedidentity – learner/professionalinstitutional mechanisms – support/challenge
- 5. case study 1 - PaulineIt was an easy transition really...I don’t feel I’ve finished one course and started another one, it’s just been a completely natural, smooth transition from my second to third year. I think that people who have come from colleges will see it very differently.
- 6. case study 2 - PhoebeIt’s almost like (the college) was playing at being a university and this is actually the university and this is how it happensI do feel more confident in the workplace and I’m quite happy now to go and speak to parents in the playground(the tutor) still struggles with my name…it seems’ like there are obvious favourites because they’ve been here for the last two years. I don’t feel positive anymore
- 7. case study 3 - TomCollege was just like doing two more years of A level studies…then the 3rd year was a big step up really.It would be nice to come here and live on campus but my girlfriend lives in Swindon.I felt new at the beginning…now I just feel like one of the crowd.
- 8. case study 4 - MariaThe Fd was a gentler way of coming into it which is the one advantage of doing it the way we did.You’re put in your place, definitely. They don’t really know anything about us but they make these assumptions. I think I had to come here to understand where I fit into the creative world.
- 9. disseminating research findings internally/externallypiloting an enhanced ‘transition’ programme with HE and FEa structured ‘menu’ of activity underpinned by: starting the conversation earlier,making transition visible – ‘people like me’,HE to FE - a fairer exchange.putting learning into practice
- 10. Kate [email protected] 328 1436Thank you