Crossing the threshold: when transition becomes troublesome for A-level students
Dunn, M. J. (2019) Crossing the threshold: when transition becomes troublesome for A-level students. Education and Health, 37 (1). pp. 24-30. ISSN 2049-3665
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Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to present an original approach to considering some of the challenges of acclimatising to A-level study from the perspective of students, through the theoretical lens of the Threshold Concept Framework (Meyer & Land, 2003). I argue that focusing on threshold concepts in A-level specifications provides unique insight into some of the causes of students’ cognitive and affective emotional difficulties. Furthermore, this approach provides a structure through which teachers can explore ways of designing effective pedagogical approaches to supporting students through this troublesome journey whilst maximising their academic progress.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | © 2019 Matthew Dunn. This is the final published version an article in open access journal Education and Health. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
| Keywords: | Threshold concepts Secondary schools education |
| Divisions: | School of Teacher Development |
| Depositing User: | Dr Matthew Dunn |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Apr 2019 15:38 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jul 2019 14:20 |
| URI: | https://bgro.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/467 |
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