| Federici, Theresa 2025. Understanding learner needs in transition to higher education: A case study by the School of Modern Languages, Cardiff University. Presented at: European First Year Experience Conference 2025 hosted by KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, 26-28 May 2025. |
Abstract
To better understand the challenges around transition to, through, and from Higher Education (HE), the School of Modern Languages at Cardiff University undertook a 2-year project investigating multiple perspectives on transition to HE, working with schools, students, university staff, Widening Participation, and third sector organisations. The core of our strategy for supporting students through transition, their studies, and beyond into graduate employment is one of inclusivity. Understanding transition not just from an academic perspective but also seeking to understand the challenges students may face in terms of access to education, personal characteristics, mental health, and neurodiversity must be undertaken through collaboration across all stakeholders. This case study presents the findings of quantitative and qualitative data analysis from a range of stakeholders to gain insight into the student experience. Student admission, progression, and retention data over a 5-year period was mapped to student characteristics and analysed to gain greater understanding of the composition of the student body and to identify trends in retention and progression. Using the quantitative data and existing research in transition to HE, the team devised questionnaires for university staff, university students, and teachers in secondary schools and Further Education colleges.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Status: | Unpublished |
| Schools: | Schools > Modern Languages |
| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PB Modern European Languages |
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| Last Modified: | 01 Aug 2025 11:00 |
| URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/180142 |
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