Exploring the concept of ‘ideal’ university student
Billy Wong,Yuan-Li Tiffany Chiu +1 more
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In this article, the authors contribute to our understanding of the ideal student, a working concept that promotes a more transparent conversation about the explicit, implicit and idealistic nature of the student experience.Abstract:
This paper contributes to our understanding of the ‘ideal’ university student – a working concept that promotes a more transparent conversation about the explicit, implicit and idealistic e...read more
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A mapping of graduate attributes: what can we expect from UK university students?
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Mapping the eight dimensions of the ideal student in higher education
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