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Thank you colleagues for such a useful response. i was a bit nervous about starting off a thread, but with encouragement from a friend/colleague I jumped in with both feet - and I thoroughly recommend it.

From: Roger Penlington <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 22 May 2017 21:24
To: Tracy Part
Subject: Re: Ideas on mindset theories please

Dear Tracy,

I’m very interested in your question, particularly with reference to barriers around mathematics.

For many years I’ve been trying to understand issues around mathematics within engineering education, having seen them limit the potential of many otherwise excellent students.

Although I have some clear views on the subject I’m still setting them down and seeking literature to support how they may be taken forward. Broadly I’ve started with how the subject is presented, through the mindset of the staff, and their expectations of what is required for a future career. I would therefore be interested in how your work progresses.

The next annual symposium of the UK & Ireland Engineering Education Research Network will be in London in November and this may well be one of the topics covered.

Best regards

Roger

Dr Roger Penlington

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From: "Online forum for SEDA, the Staff & Educational Development Association" <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Tracy Part <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To: Tracy Part <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Sunday, 21 May 2017 at 19:07
To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Ideas on mindset theories please

Dear colleagues,

I am currently thinking (with colleagues) about how we might be able to use models of mindset theory, to think about breaking down barriers to experiencing success in the Higher Education sector. I am thinking about two fields of interest.

The first is specific to thinking about how we can go about organsing the mathematics provision that will need to accompany the apprenticeship programs as we role them out next year.

The second interest is more general to the field of Higher Education and in particular, to thoughts about widening participation, combating the effects of stereotyping and supporting the success of 'non traditional' learners through their University experience.

Could anyone direct me to any relevant research based on using mindset models , to enhance the learning experience of non traditional learners in the HE sector, please?

Thank you all,

Dr. Tracy Part

University of Greenwich

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