Off ‐ campus Student’s Engagement and Intervention Strategies. 18/06/2013 Authors: Ekramul Hoque & Linda Wilson, Deakin University, Australia Presenter: Ekramul Hoque O FF ‐ CAMPUS STUDENTS ’ ENGAGEMENT AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES Bachelor of Health Sciences at Dandenong Ekramul Hoque & Linda Wilson School of Health and Social Development Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B DANDENONG • Over 50% born overseas in 150 countries (ABS2011 census) • 2/3 rd speaks language other than English at home • 2/5 th of school leavers are humanitarian settlers • Experiencing resettlement stress (Greater Dandenong city of opportunity 2012) CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B INTRODUCTION • Deakin promotes of diversity, equity and social inclusion • An off ‐ campus Bachelor Health Science (BHSc) degree commenced in 2012 • Program supported by Federal government funding • Offers through DLH (Deakin Learning Hub) at Dandenong • Uses alternative selection & admissions process incorporating direct paper based entry and interview • Other degrees commenced in 2013: • Bachelor of Psychology • Bachelor of Information Systems CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B Email: ekramul.hoque@deakin.edu.au 1
Off ‐ campus Student’s Engagement and Intervention Strategies. 18/06/2013 Authors: Ekramul Hoque & Linda Wilson, Deakin University, Australia Presenter: Ekramul Hoque AIMS AND METHODS Aims of this presentation is to discuss: • Monitoring and intervention mechanisms at the DLH • H300D students’ academic outcome and retention Data and analysis: • Literature review • Discussion with DLH staff members • Observation of BHSc students’ activities and engagement pattern • Unit specific assessment data collection and analysis CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B MAJOR LIST: BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES (H300D) Unit Code Unit Name COMPULSORY CORE UNITS HBS107; HBS108 Understanding Health; Health Information and Data * FAMILY , SOCIETY and HEALTH HSH105; HBS108 Understanding Families and Health; Health Information and Data HSH206; HSH207 Human Development and Healthy Families; Socio ‐ Economic Status and Health HSH313; HSH306 Contemporary Health Issues; People, Health and Place * HEALTH PROMOTION HBS107; HBS110 Understanding Health; Health Behaviour HSH201; HSH218 Planning and Evaluation 1; Planning and Evaluation 2 HSH302; HSH313 Politics, Policy and Health; Contemporary Health Issues * PEOPLE, SOCIETY and DISABILITY HDS101; HDS106 Communication and Diversity; Diversity, Disability and Social Exclusion HDS209; HDS210 Diversity in Childhood and Adolescence; Diversity at Work HDS301; HDS310 The Effective Practitioner; Human Rights and Advocacy Other majors: Psychology; Nutrition; Food Studies; Exercise science; Physical activity & Health; Sport coaching Community engagement seminars: To facilitate students learning process * Must complete two of these majors. CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B BACKGROUND • Three intakes in 2012 (T1, T2, T3)* • Nearly 45 students enrolled in BHSc course in 2012 • Mostly mature aged (>21 Years) and females Age in years Female (%) Male (%) Total (%) ≤ 21 5 (18.52) 3 (37.50) 8 (22.86) 22 ‐ 30 7 (25.93) 1 (12.50) 8 (22.86) 31 ‐ 40 7 (25.93) 0 (00.00) 7 (20.00) ≥ 41 8 (29.62) 4 (50.00) 12 (34.28) Total** 27 (77.14) 8 (22.86) 35 (100.00) Mean age = 32.52 years; Range: 18 – 55 years *25 Students enrolled in 2013 (T1); **T1 & T2 enrolments CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B Email: ekramul.hoque@deakin.edu.au 2
Off ‐ campus Student’s Engagement and Intervention Strategies. 18/06/2013 Authors: Ekramul Hoque & Linda Wilson, Deakin University, Australia Presenter: Ekramul Hoque MATURE STUDENTS EXPERIENCES • In Australia, 38% of commencing undergraduate university students are over 21 years of age (Cullity 2006) • Definition of mature ‐ aged students varies such as ≥ 25 (Western et al. 1998) • Mature ‐ aged students performance equal or superior to that of school leavers (Cantwell et al 2001) • Mature students’ participation in higher education signifies positive attitude and high motivation (Davies 2001) • Social and academic interaction in family, community and work settings facilitate student retention (Mannan 2007, Donaldson 1999 ) CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B MATURE STUDENTS’ BARRIERS TO HIGHER EDUCATION • Economic and family responsibility (Davies 2001) • Low SES backgrounds with gap between studies (Andrews 1999) • Discrepancy in equity indicators (DEET 1990) • Adjustment difficulties (Lynch & O’Riordan 1998) • Limited personal resources (Tones et al 2009) CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B STUDENTS DIS/ENGAGEMENT FACTORS • Traditionally more difficult for distant and online learners (Rovai 2002) • Social interaction and academic integration important for retention (Tinto 1975, 1993; Krause 2005) • Positive factors for students engagement (Ali & Leeds 2009; Angelino et al 2007; Nash 2005; Rovai 2002; Savery 2005) • Early and frequent faculty ‐ initiated contacts • Presence of teacher and interactions with students • Attendance at orientation session • Supplemental tutoring and support services • Relationships and building social and community connections CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B Email: ekramul.hoque@deakin.edu.au 3
Off ‐ campus Student’s Engagement and Intervention Strategies. 18/06/2013 Authors: Ekramul Hoque & Linda Wilson, Deakin University, Australia Presenter: Ekramul Hoque STUDENTS EXPECTATIONS Major aspect of effective teaching in low SES students (Devlin 2011) • Approachable and available • Enthusiastic, dedicated and good rapport with students • Understandable language and examples use • Clear expectation in relation to assessment Succeed@Deakin program: to increase in retention rate by offering timely support to at risk students (Succeed@Deakin 2011) • Good impact on students reten � on and con fi dence building ( ↑ 75%) • Advised on points of students disengagements CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT POINTS AT DLH Deakin Learning Hub (DHL) students’ engagement plan for T2 – 2012 Students’ engagement indicators Methods Frequency Regular use of DLH (attendance) Records: Admin; Analysis: ASA Daily; monthly Formation of study/discussion group Observations. ASA, SSA, CC, Student mentors On ‐ going Attending PASS PASS Ldr: journal keeping; inform ASA Weekly Attending SSW Monitored by SSA, ASA Weekly or as requested Discuss with DLH staff progress & concerns Academic: ASA; Tech & admin: Admin Throughout trimester Access DSO content: iLectures, tutorials, DSO, online, eLive. ASA audits/monitors & Throughout trimester readings; and discussion actions Attainment in course assessments Observation and discussion. ASA Throughout trimester Clear about assessment requirements SSW & personal contacts: SSA, ASA, email Before the assignments Understand assign marking rubrics, etc. SSW and personal contacts: SSA, ASA Before the assignments Students seeking assign extension Discussion & observations: ASA Before the assignment Applied for special considerations ASA, CC, Admin, Equity ‐ Diversity (LaP Plan) Peri ‐ assignment period ASA=Academic Skill Advisor; SSA=Study Skill Advisor; CC=Centre coordinator; Admin=Centre administrator; SSW=Study Skills Workshop CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT ISSUES & ACTIONS AT DLH Deakin Learning Hub (DHL) students’ engagement plan for T2 in July 2012 Students’ engagement indicators: Methods Issues/outcomes Action Regular use of DLH (attendance) Records: Admin; Analysis: ASA Popular Tuesday Enquired on absentees study situation Never visited: C ‐ 1: 8, C ‐ 2: 1 Formation of study/discussion group Observations. ASA, SSA, CC, Student mentors Study group formed Encouraged further Attending PASS PASS Ldr: journal keeping; inform ASA Regular: C ‐ 1: 3; C ‐ 2: 4 Renewed invitations Attending SSW SSA, ASA C ‐ 2: Small group Promote in Newsletter Discussion with DLH staff progress & Academic (concepts & contents): ASA; Regular on the spot or by Enquired weeks prior to concerns appointments assignments, quizzes Study Skills: SSA; Tech & admin: Admin Regular access to DSO for iLectures, DSO, online, eLive. ASA audits/monitors & Students engagement: Disengaged students tutorials, reading material, discussion action taken content & discussions identified and contacted Attainment in course assessments Observation and discussion. ASA Reminder emails. Discussed topic concepts Attainment positive & requirement Clear about assessment requirements SSW & personal contacts: SSA, ASA, email Response good on email Invited & discussed need Understand assign marking rubrics, etc. SSW and personal contacts: SSA, ASA Unable to correlate Discussions & feedbacks Students seeking assign extension Discussion & observations: ASA Grounds and process Discuss & support Applied for special considerations ASA, CC, Admin, Equity ‐ Diversity (LaP Plan) Ground and process Discuss & support ASA=Academic Skill Advisor; SSA=Study Skill Advisor; CC=Centre coordinator; Admin=Centre administrator; SSW=Study Skills Workshop CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B Email: ekramul.hoque@deakin.edu.au 4
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