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Conference theme: Student Populations and Diversity
Title: The Faculty Mentor Program in the Sciences: an innovative approach to supporting student learning.
Robyn Muldoon and Julie Godwin
Abstract
This paper provides a brief overview of current concerns about the learning
needs of tertiary science students and a description of a specific student learning
support program aimed at first year science students. The Faculty Mentor Program
is an effective amalgamation of a range of learning support approaches. It is
student centred, discipline-specific and is delivered via group work and one-to-one
contact. Although designed primarily to meet the challenges related to tertiary
literacy deficit, qualitative evaluation suggests the program also supports
students in the more traditional mentoring areas. It has been effective in assisting
in the integration and engagement of students in university life in the important
first year of tertiary study.
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