Feather, DJ, Hazzard, C, Ludvigsen, J, Cont, S and Taylor, K (2024) A Wellspring for New Pedagogical Approaches: The Importance of Foundation Years for Universities. Journal of the Foundation Year Network, 6. pp. 19-27.

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Abstract

In the context of increasing hostility towards the value of foundation years in universities, this article seeks to emphasise their value in helping develop new pedagogical approaches which can be replicated at all levels of undergraduate study. Owing to the diverse nature of foundation years, practitioners who work on these courses develop a range of innovations to promote engagement, attendance, attainment and retention. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the educational experience of many young people, combined with the implementation of stringent performance indicators by the Office for Students makes these strategies more important than ever in supporting students at all levels of undergraduate study.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	© Copyright 2024. The authors, Daniel J Feather, Christinna Hazzard, Jan Andre Lee Ludvigsen, Silvia Cont and Katie Taylor, assign to the Journal of the Foundation Year Networkthe right of first publication and educational and non-profit institutions a non-exclusive license to use this document for personal use and in courses of instruction provided that the article is used in full and this copyright statement is reproduced. Any other usage is prohibited without the express permission of the author
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Divisions:	Education Humanities & Social Science
Publisher:	Foundation Year Network
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	19 Apr 2024 10:01
Last Modified:	18 Jul 2024 11:00
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/23045

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