Responding to learners'voices : resources for widening participation and enabling transition in FE and HE

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Responding to learners'voices : resources for widening participation and enabling transition in FE and HE

edited by Paul Baker and Hilary Comfort

niace, c2004

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Description

This practical resource pack explores the factors that influence student progression. Rich and diverse case studies identify barriers faced by learners as they progress through further education and into higher education, offering insights into raising the achievement of disadvantaged learners. Staff development material for managers, practitioners and advice and guidance workers enable this valuable pack to raise awareness, enhance practice and contribute to reviewing widening participation policies in the light of learner needs.

Table of Contents

Contents Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Section 1 The Transitions project Purpose The research process Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 1 findings: Factors hindering learner progression Factors within the control of the institution Course choice Teaching and learning Quality of teaching Teaching style Workload and pace Quality of feedback Relationships with tutors Student services and learning support Factors external to the college/university Personal motivation and self esteem Isolation Support of family and friends Absence Finance Paid work Phase 2 findings: Factors assisting transition, achievement and progression Factors within the control of the institution Choice of course College culture Relationships with tutors Factors relating to the learner Personal motivation and self-esteem Support of family and friends Finance and earning capacity Section 2 Case studies Introduction Case studies Further Education Level 2 Further Education Level 3 Higher Education, first year Section 3 Staff-development activities Introduction The self esteem of students The organisational culture Cross sector partnerships The purpose of the activities Rationale for the order of the activities Pre-entry decisions and admissions First term/semester Moving through Progression Key to icons used in activities Summary chart of activities and their uses The activities References and resources _______________________________________

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Details

  • NCID
    BA83355197
  • ISBN
    • 186201177X
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Leicester
  • Pages/Volumes
    191 p.
  • Size
    31 cm
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