Transitions as a framework for PGT provision

Donna MurrayLouise Connelly

Ravinder Panesar

The Institute for Academic DevelopmentThe University of Edinburgh

• Background

Scotland; 1922

Other UK; 974

Channel Islands, 7

EU; 958

Overseas; 2419

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Who are taught Postgraduates at Edinburgh?

• Why are we focusing on taught Postgraduates?

• Are PGT students already expert learners?

Tobbell, J., O'Donnell, V. & Zammit, M. (2010) Exploring transition to postgraduate study: shifting identities in interaction with communities, practice and participation. British Educational Research Journal, 36: 2.

• What did we do?

• Listening to the student voice– i) university culture – ii) programme specific – iii) study skills– iv) support services.

• Our work poses two questions:– Can we map provision to

our framework?– Can provision match

expectations?

• Working with Schools, and programmes

• Where next?

• Communication

• Evaluation

• Our work poses two questions:– Can we map provision to

our framework?– Can provision match

expectations?