Professional reading 1

 I read an article on smoothing the path to transition by Lisa Emerson, Ken Kilpin, and Angela Feeker.

 Secondary teachers need to update their understanding and teaching practices to align with the current expectations and demands of tertiary education. This involves fostering student independence, adapting to diverse assessment forms, and emphasizing the importance of information literacy and proper referencing techniques.

Key findings are:

Assessment Forms:

• Secondary teachers were surprised by the variety of assessment formats at universities, extending beyond traditional essays and reports. This diversity requires students to be adaptable and open to different presentation styles.

Independent Learning Demands:

• Teachers noted the high level of independent learning expected from first-year university students. The lack of scaffolding and support at the university level poses a challenge, as secondary students are often used to relying on teacher guidance.

Online Learning:

• There is a significant emphasis on independent engagement with online learning resources at universities. Secondary teachers realized the need to foster student independence to better prepare them for this environment.