The development, implementation and validation of the exploration instrument Columbus, in the transition between secondary and higher education (2021).

In this longitudinal research project in collaboration with higher education partners (KULeuven, Ugent, Arteveldehogeschool), the instrument Columbus is developed and validated. The main goal is to provide final year students in secondary education, an exploration tool, which is supportive for their study choice and transition to higher education. The relationship with study succes in first year higher education is also investigated.

Keywords:FEEDBACK, STUDY CAREER, LEARNING STRATEGIES, MOTIVATION

Disciplines:Learning and behaviour, Motivation and emotion, Higher education, Secondary education, Educational counselling