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Andrews, Jane, Clark, Robin and Knowles, Graeme (2019) From opportunity to reality : transition into engineering education, trauma or transformation? European Journal of Engineering Education, 44 (6). pp. 807-820. doi:10.1080/03043797.2019.1681630
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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2019.1681630
Abstract
Transition into university can prove to be a challenging time for young people entering engineering education, irrespective of previous educational experience or demographic background. It is such challenges that this article considers. Commencing by looking at the pragmatic issues associated with transition, the question of whether starting university is a time of transformation or trauma for new engineering students is discussed. Following this, a conceptual framework grounded in the authors previous work depicts a tripartite approach to transition, identifying three interlinked phases that new students typically encounter. The conclusion suggests that through the introduction of realistic and socially relevant engineering activities, transition into engineering education is the ideal time to turn opportunity into reality for new students.
| Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||||
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| Divisions: | Faculty of Science > WMG (Formerly the Warwick Manufacturing Group) | ||||||
| SWORD Depositor: | Library Publications Router | ||||||
| Journal or Publication Title: | European Journal of Engineering Education | ||||||
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis | ||||||
| ISSN: | 0304-3797 | ||||||
| Official Date: | 1 November 2019 | ||||||
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| Volume: | 44 | ||||||
| Number: | 6 | ||||||
| Page Range: | pp. 807-820 | ||||||
| DOI: | 10.1080/03043797.2019.1681630 | ||||||
| Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||||
| Publication Status: | Published | ||||||
| Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access | ||||||
| Description: | Free access |
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