The bridge to higher education - scaffolding the transitional experience of prospective higher educational learners using a small online course
by Gianpaolo Vignali; Rachel Studd; Daniella Ryding
International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation (IJTTC), Vol. 20, No. 1, 2023

Abstract: Building on the 'conceptions of students transitions theory' identified by Gale and Parker (2012), this paper provides a case-study approach to further understand how the transition from secondary to higher education can be best managed, along with a proposed theoretical expansion to their 'conceptions transitions model'. Evidence presented in this paper suggests that both social and academic support is required, with various key authors addressing a skills development gap at the transitional stage and the necessity to research into this field (Van Herpen et al., 2020). Using technology to transfer knowledge a small online course (SOC) was developed for a discipline specific course. The theoretical contributions extend Gale and Parker's (2012) framework, depicting an embryonic stage (T₀) supporting prospective students through the transition creating an early sense of belonging. Practical implications of implementing the SOC demonstrates an increase in student applications and a rise in key information sets (KIS) data for the courses concerned.

Online publication date: Tue, 21-Mar-2023

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