Transitions, prerequisites and literacies

15/09/2019 52 min
Transitions, prerequisites and literacies

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Episode Synopsis

Jamie and Tara talk about that key moment in education:  the transition from high school to university. That first year of university is difficult.  Attrition rates are high.  What can be done to support, scaffold and enable first year university students?  Jamie explores the specific challenges confronting science students, while Tara probes the impact on teachers and teacher education.