The Importance of an Increased Focus on Developing the “Whole Student” during and beyond Their Time at Higher Education, with a Particular Focus on First-Year Student ()
ABSTRACT
This is a theoretical document for the consideration
of how we can enhance overall students’ academic and overall wellbeing. Because
first-year students’ transition into higher education is particularly important
for their remaining time at higher education, and to diminish their risk of attrition
after their first year, this group will be
particularly focused on. However, a focus on the “whole student” is important
for all their time at university in the whole world. Also, considering the recently enhanced legal educational
requirements with regards to overall student wellbeing for New Zealand
tertiary institutions, there is for them an even more clear rationale for NZ
tertiary institutions to focus on this topic. This article is aimed at
advocating for an increased focus on the whole student development, drawing on
much of our research so far, as well as research from across the world.
Share and Cite:
van der Meer, J. (2022) The Importance of an Increased Focus on Developing the “Whole Student” during and beyond Their Time at Higher Education, with a Particular Focus on First-Year Student.
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
10, 297-316. doi:
10.4236/jss.2022.107025.