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Record Nr.

UNINA9911009257203321

Autore

Young Dallin George

Titolo

Rethinking Student Transitions : How Community, Participation, and Becoming Can Help Higher Education Deliver on Its Promise

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bloomfield : , : National Resource Center for The First Year Experience & Students in Transition, , 2024

©2024

ISBN

9781942072713

9781942072690

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (218 pages)

Altri autori (Persone)

BuntingBryce D

Soggetti

Student adjustment

Educational change

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Tables -- Preface -- Part 1: Building A Case for a Reimagining of Transitions -- Chapter 1 | Why Rethinking Transitions Matters -- Chapter 2 | What Do We Mean by "Transition"? -- Part 2: Outlining a New Theoretical Point of view on Transitions -- Chapter 3 | Laying Theoretical Foundations: Transitions-as-Becoming and Situated Learning -- Chapter 4 | Framing the Theory: Community, Participation, and Becoming in Transitions -- Part 3: Connections, Applications, Implications,  and Expansions -- Chapter 5 | Theory and Practice -- Chapter 6 | Practical Starting Points for Experimentation with Becoming: Relationships, Reflection, and Risk -- Chapter 7 | Implications for Institutional Leaders -- Part 4: Charting a Path Forward -- Chapter 8 | Past, Present, and Future of Rethinking Transition Theory: Reflection, Integration, New Directions -- References -- About the Authors -- Index -- Back Cover.

Sommario/riassunto

Rethinking Student Transitions explores innovative approaches to understanding and facilitating student transitions in higher education. Authors Young and Bunting introduce the 'transition as becoming' model, which emphasizes inclusive and adaptable strategies for supporting diverse student populations. The book aims to transform discussions and research on student transitions by integrating



community participation and personal development into the process. It provides practical guidance for educators, administrators, and scholars, making it a valuable resource for graduate programs and professional development. The book seeks to enhance institutional effectiveness and student success by reimagining traditional theories and practices.