This report introduces a model for teaching at first year university level that better adjusts to the individual strengths and weaknesses of students as they enter university.
It suggests changes in teaching approaches and student support to facilitate successful outcomes that serve individuals, institutions and society well, while allowing students to progress at their own pace.
While the report’s focus is primarily on science and numerical disciplines, the approach might also be suited to other disciplines. The specific context is university first year in New Zealand and it addresses both distance and on-campus modes of teaching.
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Background:
A project, completed in 2018 at Massey University, to develop and implement a flexible mode of teaching first year university courses, that adjusts to the individual strengths and weaknesses of the students.
Report prepared by Eva Heinrich and Jenny McDonald.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)