Supporting successful academic and social transition of first year students into higher education: a case study of entrepreneurship students at RMIT University

It is important that educators of first year students focus on learner-centred teaching skills and strategies that support them to develop a sense of ownership of their learning while building collegial networks early in their studies. The successful academic and social transition to higher education can be demonstrated by the ability of students to use higher cognitive level processes and to collaborate with their peers.