Understanding Experiences of First Generation University Students

Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Methodologies

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

AvAmani Bell,Lorri J. Santamaría,Paul Ashwin

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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. 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 and intersectionality while valuing student voices and experiences. Throughout, the emphasis is on using strengths-based indigenous and decolonised methodologies. Through these culturally sustaining approaches, which include critical incident technique, participatory learning and action, talanoa and narrative inquiry, the book explores rich data on first generation student experiences at seven institutions in six countries across four continents.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2019-08-22
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
Vikt345 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieUnderstanding Student Experiences of Higher Education
Antal sidor240
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781350126619

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Amani Bell is the Innovative Research Universities Vice-Chancellors' Fellow and an honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney, Australia. Her research takes a participatory approach to exploring the challenges and opportunities of higher education.Lorri J. Santamaría is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She is an expert in culturally responsive education and the impact of cultural and linguistic diversity on the field of educational leadership.

List of Figures Notes on Contributors Series Editors Foreword Foreword, Arnetha F. Ball with Lorri J. Santamaría1. Introduction: Why Focus on First Generation Students?, Amani Bell and Lorri J. Santamaría 2. Excavating Stories of First Generation Students in Aotearoa New Zealand, ‘Ema Wolfgramm-Foliaki and Lorri J. Santamaría 3. Experiences of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous First Generation Students at an AustralianUniversity, Amani Bell and Matthew Benton 4. University Practices That Help Canadian First Generation Student Success, Airini and Sereana Naepi 5. Factors Affecting the Success of First Generation University Students at a South African University, Roisin Kelly-Laubscher, Moragh Paxton, Ziyanda Majombozi and Samukele Mashele 6. Transitions of First Generation Students to Higher Education in the UK, Claire Hamshire, Rachel Forsyth and Catherine Player 7. Considering the Cultural Strengths of Older First Generation University Students: An Australian Perspective, Sarah O’Shea 8. As They See It: First Generation College Students and Photovoice, Rashne R. Jehangir and Veronica Deenanath9. Conclusion: Beyond Listening to First Generation Students Amani Bell and Lorri J. Santamaría Index

Much like the students who populate the pages of this manuscript, the editors and authors of Understanding Experiences of First Generation University Students chart new academic territory with their well-researched and poignantly-rendered cross-cultural examination of the lived experiences of first-generation students. Their explication of narrative forms of data and storytelling gives voice and agency to countless numbers of students who might not otherwise be heard.