Who owns the student voice?

Authors

  • Lauren Dickinson University of Winchester
  • Antonia Fox University of Winchester

Keywords:

Student Voice, Higher Education, Student Fellows, Student-Staff Partnership

Abstract

This research, undertaken by Student Fellows (a scheme managed by both the University of Winchester and Winchester Student Union), aims to evaluate students’ perceptions of student voice at the University and to raise awareness of the opportunities available. Through the mixed-method approach of concept mapping, focus groups and surveys, the hope is to target the gap in the literature of this field. Having a personal connection with this project gave us a powerful insight into the students’ mindset and therefore allowed us to address the issue directly, particularly with regard to the decrease in engagement with student activities from school to university.

Author Biographies

Lauren Dickinson, University of Winchester

Lauren Dickinson is an undergraduate Primary Education student entering into her final year of study. Being a Student Fellow alongside undertaking professional placements in primary schools has allowed her to broaden her skills as a researcher and apply these to writing her Professional Enquiry, working with military children.

Antonia Fox, University of Winchester

Antonia Fox is an undergraduate Sociology student, now completing her final year at the University of Winchester. With a vested interest in the higher education experience, she has engaged in a successful student-staff partnership as a student fellow.

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Journal of Educational Innovation, Partnership and Change

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01/10/2016

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Dickinson, L., & Fox, A. (2016). Who owns the student voice?. The Journal of Educational Innovation, Partnership and Change, 2(1). Retrieved from https://journals.studentengagement.org.uk/index.php/studentchangeagents/article/view/233

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2016)

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