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Conference theme: Transition and Adjustment
Title: Filling the gaps: Students perceptions of university affordances
Glenice Watson & Greer Johnson
Abstract
University affordances are a significant factor in student retention. However
mere availability of affordances does not equate with student ability to capitalise
on these affordances. This paper explores the gaps between first year Education
students’ expectations and experiences, and between affordances and student
access of them. An orientation week program designed as a first step towards
filling some of the gaps is described and evaluated. The paper concludes that
institutional habitus and peers are powerful constraints, both positive and
negative, in university affordances
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