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Diverse population of first year students

One size does not fit all – a holistic approach to helping a diverse student population make the successful transition to academic life in an Irish Institute of Higher Education. Diverse population of first year students.

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Diverse population of first year students

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  1. One size does not fit all – a holistic approach to helping a diverse student population make the successful transition to academic life in an Irish Institute of Higher Education Aoife Walsh, Eimear Kelly, Helen Howley; Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

  2. Diverse population of first year students Aoife Walsh, Eimear Kelly, Helen Howley; Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

  3. Three-pronged approach to helping students make the transition to third level Aoife Walsh, Eimear Kelly, Helen Howley; Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

  4. Three-pronged approach to helping students make the transition to third level • Learning 2 Learn (L2L): • Contextualised to each discipline area using active learning techniques • Key academic skills, i.e. ICT, creativity, innovation, teamwork, note-taking, writing assignments, reflective learning • Continuous Staff Development: • Creating an Inclusive Curriculum • Reflective practice Aoife Walsh, Eimear Kelly, Helen Howley; Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

  5. Three-pronged approach to helping students make the transition to third level • Peer Assisted Student Support (PASS) • Second year students facilitate timetabled study sessions for first years • AIT Engage: • Collaboration between the Student Resource Centre and the AIT Students’ Union clubs and societies • Aimed at promoting student engagement and integration Aoife Walsh, Eimear Kelly, Helen Howley; Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

  6. Three-pronged approach to helping students make the transition to third level • Practical pastoral and academic supports • Developing Academic Practice (DAP): • A second language directed approach to L2L • Academic culture • Learning strategies and research skills • Reflective learning • Self-directed learning and critical thinking skills • Intercultural communication • Teamwork in a cross-cultural context • Presentations Aoife Walsh, Eimear Kelly, Helen Howley; Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

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