| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 151 pages) |
| Series |
Practical research series |
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Practical research series.
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| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Research Tasks; Chapter 1. Series Introduction; Synopsis of the series; Insider research and the model of reflection; Research in colleges and universities; Research rating; Starting points for research: values and practice; Perspectives to be researched; Research issues covered in the books; The quantitative and qualitative research traditions in education; Data collection techniques; Main issues and topics covered in this book; Chapter 2. Education or Training in Colleges and Universities? |
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The context for student supportIssues in student support; Aims and objectives of colleges and universities; Review and analysis of the literature; Evaluation, values and validity; Student involvement, morale and academic self-image; Action research; Chapter 3. Student Perspectives and Problems; Counselling and educational tutoring; Relocation and accommodation; Financial problems; Poor choice of course; Problems of returning students; Progression through courses; Chapter 4. Student Representation, Participation and Action; Equal opportunities and student representation; Disability; Race |
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GenderClass; Sexual orientation; Student union representation on committees; Chapter 5. Teaching and Learning in Colleges and Universities; The curriculum; Discourse analysis; Pedagogy: providing opportunities for students to learn; Symbolic interactionism; Reflecting on your own teaching practice; Developing reflective practice: a case study; Chapter 6. Micro-politics, Participation and Empowerment; Power relations in colleges and universities; Micro-politics; Effective teaching and student participation; Case study: the teaching and learning transaction |
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Student empowerment and 'critical pedagogy'Reflection or refraction?; Chapter 7. Series Conclusion: Getting Published; Books from the publisher's point of view; Choosing a publisher; Negotiating a contract; Writing for a journal; Finding your voice; Annotated list of education publishers; Annotated list of education journals; Other journals; Index |
| Summary |
This work looks at the issues of student learning and support, in the context of their own institution. Issues covered include student representation, underachievement and the overall aims and ethics of further and higher education |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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College students -- Great Britain
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College teaching -- Research
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EDUCATION -- Higher.
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College teaching -- Research
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College students
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Great Britain
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Siraj-Blatchford, John, 1952-
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Ashcroft, Kate
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| ISBN |
9781135360221 |
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1135360227 |
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