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Further Education Re-formed

Author : Pamela Robinson

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 231 pages

File Size : 46,19 MB

Release : 2002-11-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1135702055

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After more than a century of being undervalued, further education has been thrust into the limelight. How have the colleges fared? How have they been shaped by the new arrangements for funding, governance, inspection and the new qualifications framework? What do those running the colleges and working in them make of the changes? What are their prospects for the new millennium? Further Education Reformed is the definitive account of where further education has got to and where it might be heading. Containing specifically commissioned papers by some of the most respected academics currently working in the field of further education, this book draws the situation as it is now and looks forward to the developments of the coming years. It will be vital reading for anyone concerned with further education in particular, and education in general, whether as a policy-maker, governor, manager, teacher, employer or student.



Higher Education Re-formed

Author : Peter Scott

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 220 pages

File Size : 34,88 MB

Release : 2005-08-18

Category : Education

ISBN : 113569981X

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Specially commissioned contributions edited by some of the most respected academics currently working in the field of higher education, drawing the situation as it is now and looking forward to the developments of the coming years. It asks questions such as will 'Dearing' prove to be little more than a stop-gap? What will be the balance of power between education institutions, the state and the private sector? What are the realities behind 'lifelong learning', and what form will it take if it steps out of the realms of theory?



Teaching and Learning in Further Education

Author : Prue Huddleston

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 265 pages

File Size : 30,5 MB

Release : 2013-09-05

Category : Education

ISBN : 1134124430

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Further education colleges now deliver education and training to more students than any other institutions in the post-compulsory sector. Presenting a practical guide to teaching and learning within the context of the changing FE environment, this book addresses the diverse nature of the curriculum and of the student body for which it is designed. This new edition looks at recent developments in policy, legislation, the organisation of the FE sector, student profiles and other contextual factors, which have an impact on the everyday life of colleges. Topics in this third edition include: 14-16 year olds in college and the impact of the Increased Flexibility Programme marginal groups in college, including second language learners and asylum seekers workplace learning, college/workplace links, e-learning and individualised learning developments in e-assessment, and personal records of achievement Full of practical activities and case study examples, Teaching and Learning in Further Education helps the reader to consider differing student needs and how these might best be served. It is essential reading for lecturers, tutors and teaching assistants in higher and further education.



The Changing Face of Further Education

Author : Terry Hyland

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 218 pages

File Size : 10,1 MB

Release : 2003-12-16

Category : Education

ISBN : 1134496966

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What are the values and policies which are driving the development of Further Education institutions? The rapid expansion and development of the post-compulsory sector of education means that further education institutions have to cope with ever-evolving government policies. This book comprehensively examines the current trends in further education by means of both policy analysis and research in the field. It offers an insightful evaluation of FE colleges today, set against the background of New Labour Lifelong Learning initiatives and, in particular, the links between college and community. This timely investigation of FE and New Labour policy, takes a unique community education perspective to determine whether the social objectives of current policy can be achieved by policy-makers, managers, staff and students in FE institutions. For students, lecturers and educators in the post-compulsory sector, in addition to policy-makers and managers, this is an invaluable source of information on a subject which is still largely under-researched.



Managerial Cultures in UK Further and Vocational Education

Author : John Baldwin

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 227 pages

File Size : 34,50 MB

Release : 2022-06-09

Category : Education

ISBN : 3031044436

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This book offers unique insights into the impact of the rise of a managerialist culture in Further Adult and Vocational Education (FAVE) in England. It will also raise awareness of the consequences of the imposition of top-down models of educational change and improvement upon the practices of educational leaders, middle and senior managers and policy professionals across the FAVE sector. The overall aim of this book is to understand the language, policies, values and approaches currently espoused in post-16 learning. Often these are driven by, or measured by, technical-rational approaches which can have a negative impact on individuals working in the sector, lead to a narrowing of the curriculum and range of assessment opportunities, and do not support student progression. The authors propose tentative, researched, and evidence-based suggestions for new ways of working which might, ultimately, have a significant benefit to post-16 learning. The book will appeal to those engaged in researching education – either as academics, policy makers, trainees, or practitioners who are interested in ways of reflecting on, researching into, and improving practice.



SAGE Handbook of Mentoring and Coaching in Education

Author : Sarah Fletcher

Publisher : SAGE

Page : 569 pages

File Size : 24,17 MB

Release : 2012-02-14

Category : Education

ISBN : 0857027530

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Book Description

This Handbook is a leading source of ideas and information on mentoring and coaching. It covers national and international research on schools, higher education, and disciplines within and beyond education. The editors draw together contributions and present evidence bases and alternative worldviews in which concepts are both untangled and substantiated. Unique in its coverage, it maps current knowledge and understanding, and values and skills underpinning educational mentoring and coaching for learning. Contributors set out practical applications of coaching and mentoring for practitioners and researchers and also address social justice issues, such as those involving traditional and technical forms of mentoring and coaching, democratic and accountability agendas, and institutional and historical patterns of learning.



Everything You Need to Know about FE Policy

Author : Yvonne Hillier

Publisher : A&C Black

Page : 156 pages

File Size : 21,60 MB

Release : 2006-12-15

Category : Education

ISBN : 9780826488077

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Book Description

Provides an overview of three key policy initiatives in FE - Success for All, Skills for Life and the qualifications framework. This book discusses the implications for implementing policy within particular institutions, and how change and working with staff can be managed to best achieve the intended aims of each policy.



The Reformed Local Government System

Author : Peter G. Richards

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Page : 172 pages

File Size : 45,36 MB

Release : 2024-06-26

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1040040896

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Originally published in 1973 and revised as a third edition in 1978, this book provides a concise introductory account of the system of local administration since the Local Government Act of 1972 produced the most-far-reaching change in England and Wales since 1888. The book shows why such a major shake-up was necessary, and how the policies evolved which produced the new pattern of local authorities. The book contains basic factual material about the constitution and powers of the new councils and discusses the major problems which confront them. It also considers the respective roles of councillors officials and the political circumstances within which local government has to work.



Further Education, Government's Discourse Policy and Practice: Killing a Paradigm Softly

Author : Sandy Cripps

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 306 pages

File Size : 22,5 MB

Release : 2017-11-22

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1351735748

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This title was first published in 2002: By exploring a public policy process in action during the period 1944-1999, this book traces the impact of policy to the institutional level where policy becomes practice. The author investigates the development of the further education sector and reveals the process that helped shape its identity. The book provides a benchmark, combining theory with reality and evaluating current policy.