Social interaction and peer-support in the development of student-mediated learning in Higher Education

Rutherford, Stephen M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5572-8854 2017. Social interaction and peer-support in the development of student-mediated learning in Higher Education. Presented at: Proceedings of the Ireland International Conference on Education, Dublin, 23-26 October 2017. Proceedings of the Ireland International Conference on Education. London:

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Abstract

Student-mediated learning is a fundamental aspect of higher education, and university students need to develop effective study strategies in this area. Support for the transition to university typically focuses on supporting students in independent study skills and strategies, however, students still struggle with the transition. This study aimed to highlight influences on students who are developing student-mediated study skills during their first year of university. Findings suggest that new students already have clearly-defined, and effective student-mediated study approaches, previously-developed over several years. However, they lack an understanding of how they should apply or revise these strategies to fit the expectations of higher education. Key to developing this understanding are the social interactions and peer-support networks in which the student is embedded. This study suggests that focus for transition support should be focused in helping students understand the ‘rules of the game’, rather than developing mechanistic study strategies.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Biosciences
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	10 August 2022
Date of Acceptance:	2017
Last Modified:	17 Dec 2022 02:07
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/151869

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