Transitions as a framework for PGT provision Donna Murray Louise Connelly Ravinder Panesar The Institute for Academic Development The University of Edinburgh

Background

Who are taught Postgraduates at Edinburgh?

Why are we focusing on taught Postgraduates?

Are PGT students already expert learners? Tobbell, J., O'Donnell, V. & Zammit, M. (2010) Exploring transition to postgraduate study: shifting identities in interaction with communities, practice and participation. British Educational Research Journal, 36: 2.

What did we do?

Listening to the student voice – i) university culture – ii) programme specific – iii) study skills – iv) support services.

Our work poses two questions: – Can we map provision to our framework? – Can provision match expectations?

Working with Schools, and programmes

Where next?

Communication

Evaluation

Our work poses two questions: – Can we map provision to our framework? – Can provision match expectations?