Brings together internationally comparative academic perspectives, critical accounts and empirical research to fully explore the issues and experiences of education as a commodity. This title offers insight into the effects of government policy on the structure and operation of universities.

This book is the first systematic attempt to analyse the growth of mass higher education in a specifically British context, while seeking to develop more theoretical perspectives on this transformation of elite university systems into open post-secondary education systems.

A discussion of how the knowledge media can contribute to the renewal of universities, particularly through the development of distance education. It looks at universities which have risen to the challenges of cost and accessibility using technology.

Provides guidance, support and training materials for those involved in mentoring within the Lifelong Learning Sector; fully revised and updated in this second edition.

This handbook is for all college staff who find themselves involved in mentoring trainee teachers in post-compulsory education. It describes all of the expectations, responsibilities and rewards involved in mentoring college teachers in training.

Microlearning in the Digital Age explores the design and implementation of bite-sized learning and training in technology-enabled environments.

'Combining ... scholarship with reader-friendly clarity this ... collection on the WEA [is] a must for anyone concerned about broadening the highway of education.' Sheila Rowbotham

A key text for all those involved in supporting the new apprentices, as mentors, coaches, assessors and learning facilitators.

Creates a new model of mentoring where guided, flexible structures unleash the creative capacity of the group. Approaches include the use of lifelong mentoring, professional peer networking and the creative use of collaborative teams.

What makes a lesson outstanding? This book describes what expert teachers do in classrooms, workshops, laboratories and workplaces and examines why they are so successful.The evidence emerges from twenty real lessons judged by Her Majesty's Inspectors to be outstanding.

An accessible guide for students helping them understand and pass the NEW Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector assessments.

Provides an investigation of how the contemporary university should develop, the form of pedagogy to be used, with unique insights into the relationship between macro and micro issues in Higher Education.

This edited volume addresses the potential of Cultural Historical Activity Theory as an analytic tool in debates over higher education reform.

This edited volume addresses the potential of Cultural Historical Activity Theory as an analytic tool in debates over higher education reform.

This book brings together the perspectives of researchers, policy-makers and practitioners from across England, Wales and Scotland. It analyses each country's approach to national policy, organisation, governance and practice.

Using quotes from the theorists' works, this book shows how critical theory illuminates the everyday practices of adult educators and helps them make sense of the dilemmas, contradictions and frustrations they experience in their work. It also reviews adult educational practices and looks at what it means to teach critically.

Suitable for those studying or teaching the PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) and DTLLS (Diploma of Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector) qualifications, this title takes readers through various aspects of teaching and learning.