The 'deficit-discourse' shift: university teachers and their role in helping first year students persevere and succeed in the new university culture
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Paper/Presentation Title | The 'deficit-discourse' shift: university teachers and their role in helping first year students persevere and succeed in the new university culture |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | |
Author | Lawrence, Jill |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 6th Pacific Rim First Year in Higher Education Conference (FYHE 2002) |
Number of Pages | 12 |
Year | 2002 |
Place of Publication | Brisbane, Australia |
ISBN | 1864355832 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.fyhe.qut.edu.au/past_papers/papers02/LawrencePaper.doc |
Conference/Event | 6th Pacific Rim First Year in Higher Education Conference (FYHE 2002) |
Event Details | 6th Pacific Rim First Year in Higher Education Conference (FYHE 2002) Parent Pacific Rim First Year in Higher Education Conference (FYHE) Delivery In person Event Date 08 to end of 10 Jul 2002 Event Location Christchurch, New Zealand |
Abstract | [Abstract]: This paper argues that the increasing participation and diversity of the student body challenges traditional approaches to university teaching as well as the assumptions of deficit which may under pin them. A more helpful approach involves a 'deficit-discourse' shift. By reconceptualising the contemporary university as a new and unfamiliar culture, this shift identifies the potency and applicability of the role of discourses in the university context. Transition is then re-theorised as a process of gaining a familiarity with the new culture's multiple discourses. The 'deficit-discourse' shift questions the 'sink or swim' approach to diversity as well as the blame attached to failing students. It also challenges the understanding that academics have little role in, as well as little responsibility for, their students' retention and ultimate success. It establishes the notion, conversely, that academics can make the difference, helping to facilitate their students' perseverance and success in the new university culture. |
Keywords | http://www.fyhe.qut.edu.au/past_papers/papers02/LawrencePaper.doc |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Southern Queensland |
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