Conceptualizing Student Socialization in Higher Education: An Intellectual Journey

2020 ◽  
pp. 11-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
John C. Weidman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Socialization ◽  
Intellectual Journey

scholarly journals A New Conception of Information Literacy for the Digital Environment in Higher Education

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Markless
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
Student Reflection ◽  
Nature Of Information ◽  
Intellectual Journey ◽  
Principles Of Learning

This paper outlines the author’s intellectual journey towards a deeper understanding of the nature of information literacy and how IL learning can be supported. This work was stimulated by a consultancy in one UK university to recommend an appropriate IL framework for use on their VLE. The journey described here considers relevant principles of learning, the place of student reflection in IL learning, what IL in HE should encompass, the importance of context in developing IL, and the influence of the digital environment, especially Web 2.0. The main features of existing IL frameworks in HE are critiqued. A new IL framework is then offered along with a rationale for its appearance and use. The conclusion looks forward to continuing development of the ideas covered here.

scholarly journals Can higher education reduce the negative consequences of police occupational culture amongst new recruits?

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 550-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Cox ◽  
Stuart Kirby
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Occupational Culture ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Degree Programme ◽  
Organizational Reform ◽  
New Findings ◽  
Student Socialization

Purpose There is considerable evidence to illustrate police occupational culture can negatively influence service delivery and organizational reform. To counteract this, and to improve professionalism, the police services of England and Wales will become a graduate profession from 2020, although little empirical evidence exists as to what impact this will have. The purpose of this paper is to examine the implications of a police degree course on its students. Design/methodology/approach Initially, a survey was conducted with 383 university students studying for criminal justice-related undergraduate degrees in a UK university. This indicated Police Foundation degree students (n=84), identified themselves as being different, and behaving differently, to other university students. To explore the reasons for this, four focus groups were conducted with this cohort, during their two-year degree programme. Findings The study found that the Police Foundation degree students quickly assimilated a police identity, which affected their attitudes and behavior. The process led to a strengthening of ties within their own student group, at the expense of wider student socialization. Originality/value The study provides new findings in relation to undergraduate students who undertake a university-based degree programme, tailored to a future police career. The results have implications for both police policy makers and those in higher education as it highlights the strength of police occupational culture and the implications for the design of future police-related degree programmes.

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