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HERE Project September 2010
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The HERE Project Key Findings: September 2010
Doubting students are more likely to withdraw than non-doubters-656 1st years responded to a survey in March 2008, 370 granted us permission to track their progress (NTU)-In this sample:-Continuation rates amongst non-doubting 1st yr students = 98.2% (n=234)-Continuation rates amongst doubting 1st yr students = 91.17% (n=136)
Main reasons for Doubting-Programme Related: particularly ‘anxiety about coping’ and ‘course not as expected’. -Doubters rate all aspects of University experience more negatively, leavers even more so-Doubters appeared to be less aware of the differences between FE & HE, in some cases did less preparation before starting-They were less likely to feel valued by teaching staff
Main reasons Doubters cited for Staying-Friends & Family (particularly friends formed at University), future goals and determination-For one group of doubters contact with NTU staff was particularly important
Reduce incidences of doubting
Create a supportive environment for doubters
Early & useful feedback
Contact with staff/ reducing feelings of anonymity
Help understanding transition to HE
Help learning in appropriate manner Creating communities
within curriculum
Opportunities to build a support network
Demonstrating long term benefits of programmeS
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More likely to continueLeavers Doubters Non-Doubters
2-part strategy to help prevent doubters becoming leavers
Contact: Ed Foster