Developing Student Support Groups
Gower Publishing Ltd
Published on 14. January 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-566-08117-0 (ISBN)
Description
The move towards flexible learning provision, with an increased emphasis on independent learners, may leave some students feeling isolated and unsupported. This is a guide to setting up and maintaining student support groups.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
references
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 298 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-566-08117-0 (9780566081170)
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Content
Part 1 Introduction: who is this guide for?; what are student support groups?; what is the purpose of student support groups?; what is the role of the tutor?; what is the role of the student?; summary. Part 2 Advanced planning - setting up: how will the student support group be structured?; what will the student support groups be doing?; what structured support material could be useful?; what could you do at the first session?; summary. Part 3 Advance planning - monitoring, support and review: why do you want to monitor and support student support groups?; how will you organize the monitoring and support process?; what will you monitor and review?; summary. Part 4 Advance planning - assessment: will you use assessment with support groups?; what will you assess?; how will marks be allocated?; what evidence can be provided?; summary. Part 5 Dealing with potential difficulties: what are the potential difficulties in using student support groups?; what are the strategies needed to overcome potential difficulties?; summary.