An Adult Approach to Further Education
How to Reverse the Destruction of Adult and Vocational Education
Published on 10. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
188 pages
978-0-255-36586-4 (ISBN)
Description
Suitable for those involved in post-compulsory education, including academics and policymakers, this title provides a policy analysis of the further education sector. It looks at the justifications for state spending on further education, how resources are allocated and the wider policy context.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
tables & charts
Dimensions
Height: 130 mm
Width: 200 mm
Weight
214 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-255-36586-4 (9780255365864)
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Content
Introduction; It really is that bad; Should we subsidise post-compulsory education and training for individuals?; Should we subsidise workplace training?; Employers as educators: the special case of apprenticeship; Psychic income and the 'good society: the non-economic case for subsidy; Englands post-compulsory education and training sector: evaluating current arrangements; Government provision for further and adult education -- a new model; Conclusion.