Understanding Experiences of First Generation University Students

Dr Amani Bell

ISBN 10: 1350126616 / ISBN 13: 9781350126619

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Experiences of First Generation University Students
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1350126616
• ISBN 13: 9781350126619
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 185 grams

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Synopsis

Over the past few decades universities have opened their doors to students whose parents and grandparents were historically excluded from societal participation and higher education for reasons associated with racial, ethnic, socio-economic and/or linguistic diversity. Many of these students are first generation - or first in their family to attend university. While some progress has been made in responding to the needs of these internationally underserved learners, many challenges remain.

This edited book features the unique and diverse experiences of first generation students as they transition into and engage with higher education whilst exploring ways in which universities might better serve these students. With reference to culturally responsive and sustaining research methodologies undertaken in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK and the USA, the contributors critically examine how these students demonstrate resilience within university, and ways in which success and challenges are articulated. Elements that are unique to context and shared across the international higher education milieu are explored. The book is replete with diverse student voices, and compelling implications for practice and future research.

The studies featured are centred on underlying theories of identity and intersectionality while valuing student voices and experiences. Throughout, the emphasis is on using strengths-based indigenous and decolonised methodologies. Through these culturally sustaining approaches, which include critical incident technique, participatory learning and action, talanoa and narrative inquiry, the book explores rich data on first generation student experiences at seven institutions in six countries across four continents.

About the Authors

Amani Bell is the Innovative Research Universities Vice-Chancellors' Fellow and an honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney, Australia. Her research takes a participatory approach to exploring the challenges and opportunities of higher education.

Paul Ashwin is Professor of Higher Education at Lancaster University, UK.

Lorri J. Santamarķa is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at The University of Auckland, New Zealand. She is an expert in culturally responsive education and the impact of cultural and linguistic diversity on the field of educational leadership.

Manja Klemencic is Associate Senior Lecturer on Sociology and General Education in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University, USA and Visiting Professor of Higher Education at Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. She is Co-Editor of the book series Understanding Student Experiences in Higher Education (Bloomsbury), Co-Editor of Higher Education Dynamics and Joint Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Higher Education.