Widening Participation in Post-Compulsory Education

Name: Widening Participation in Post-Compulsory Education
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SKU: 9780826479082
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Widening Participation in Post-Compulsory Education explores the challenges and opportunities involved in increasing access to education beyond the compulsory level. Liz Thomas offers a thorough examination of the motivations behind the drive for expansion, investigates why some students do not enrol, and critically assesses both current and novel initiatives. The book emphasises effective practices and guides readers on developing strategic approaches to broaden educational participation.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book is ideal for educators, policymakers, and researchers interested in educational access and equity, particularly those focused on post-compulsory education and widening participation strategies.

Both nationally and internationally there is a drive to increase participation in post-compulsory education. Yet with existing participation rates already high by historical standards, it is not easy to see how this can be done. Now Liz Thomas provides a comprehensive guide.

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Both nationally and internationally, there is a drive to increase participation in post-compulsory education. Yet with existing participation rates already high by historical standards, it is not easy to see how this can be done.

Now, Liz Thomas provides a comprehensive guide. From an analysis of the motives for expansion and the reasons why students enrol—or fail to enrol—through to a critical analysis of existing and innovative schemes, the author highlights good practice and explains ways to develop a strategic approach to widening participation.

Widening Participation in Post-Compulsory Education offers valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and institutions seeking effective strategies to enhance education accessibility and inclusion.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780826479082

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Contributors:

Edited by Dr Liz Thomas

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 256

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Liz Thomas is Director of the Institute for Access Studies at the University of Staffordshire. She edits the "Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning" journal.