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标题：The Academies Project: Widening Access and Smoothing Transitions for Secondary School Pupils to University, College and Employment
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作者：Grace Farhat ; Jennifer Bingham ; Julie Caulfield 等
期刊名称：Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice
电子版ISSN：2051-9788
出版年度：2017
卷号：5
期号：1
页码：23-30
DOI：10.14297/jpaap.v5i1.229
出版社：Edinburgh Napier University in collaboration with Aston University, the Universities of Dundee and Auckland
摘要：Previous research indicates that university students are not bridging the gap between school and university quickly or effectively enough. Therefore, there is a need to build a level of independence and foster a sense of empowerment prior to entering university, and create a supportive climate for successful learner development. Clear information and support on transition from school to employment could also be improved. Furthermore, there is a challenge for widening access and allowing people from different backgrounds to go into further/higher education. This paper will present the South East Scotland Academies Partnership (SESAP) as a successful model of a collaborative and pedagogical approach to the university pre-entry support stage and to employment. Academies students are S5 and S6 school pupils who attend classes at college and university while still at school. The Academies aim to widen access of young people residing in South East Scotland into Further and Higher education. They focus on preparing students for Higher Education while easing the transition between school and university, developing independent learning skills and building confidence. The project aspires to integrate students successfully into the academic and social aspects of university life; helps them gain a sense of belonging to a group and allows them to make a more informed choice about their selected course and institution. Academies also endeavour to provide students with the opportunity to experience work at their industry of choice and to present them with options and clear information to smooth the transition to employment. Results from a survey distributed to students showed that the Academies have been beneficial in developing their communication and independent learning skills, as well as their confidence. The latter aspects are considered important in enhancing transition.
关键词：Academies; smooth transition; widening access; university; employment