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Understanding experiences of first generation university students : culturally responsive and sustaining methodologies

Bell, Amani, editor, Santamarâia, Lorri J., editor

Overview

Over the past few decades universities have opened their doors to students whose parents and grandparents were historically excluded from societal participation and higher education for reasons associated with racial, ethnic, socio-economic and/or linguistic diversity. Many of these students are first generation - or first in their family to attend university (FIFU). While some progress has been made in responding to the needs of these internationally underserved learners, many challenges remain. This edited book features the unique and diverse experiences of first generation students as they transition into and engage with higher education whilst exploring ways in which universities might better serve these students. With reference to culturally responsive and sustaining research methodologies undertaken in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK and the USA, the contributors critically examine how these students demonstrate resilience within university, and ways in which success and challenges are articulated. Elements that are unique to context and shared across the international higher education milieu are explored. The book is replete with diverse student voices, and compelling implications for practice and future research. The studies featured are centred on underlying theories of identity, intersectionality and barrier transcendence while valuing student voices and experiences.

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Subject: First-generation college students. / College student orientation. / College freshmen. / Education, Higher.
• ISBN: 9781350031845, 1350031844

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
LB2324.U53 2018	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE