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Issues - Widening Participation
GENERAL
Adult participation in learning: can we change the pattern ? by McGivney, Veronica Paper presented at EU Conference at Newcastle University November, 1996 Research on Lifelong Learning: Implications for Policy and Practice. Although not completely current, this paper asks a number of key questions, and discusses a number of issues, which are still extremely relevant. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/000000430.htm
FE and social inclusion : Understanding the processes of participation by Crossan, Beth, (Glasgow Caledonian University), Field, John (University of Warwick), Gallacher, Jim (Glasgow Caledonian University) and Merrill, Barbara, (University of Warwick)
Abstract : This paper uses life stories of learners/non-learners to understand the processes of participation/non-participation in FE. It focuses on people on the margins of society. In looking at the processes through narratives we explore the concepts of learner identity and learning career and what these mean in relation to the learners' self-perceptions and in relation to social inclusion.'
This piece is very good at helping anyone to understand just why many people find joining in educational activity so difficult. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/00001438.htm
Improving participation at 17+ LSDA (2005) This report presents the outcomes of an investigation into effective ways in which learning providers can help to sustain young people's continued participation in education and training at 17+, after the first post-compulsory year. It complements Participation by 17 year olds (LSDA 2004), a preliminary systematic review of the factors that influence participation in the second year of post-compulsory education or training. The project was undertaken as part of the strategic research programme contract between the Learning and Skills Development Agency (LSDA) and the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) for 2004/05, and took place between October 2004 and June 2005. (download pdf 245k)
Inclusiveness for whom? The relevance of creating a demand for ICT based adult learning by Williams, Sara; Gorard, Stephen; Selwyn, Neil
Abstract: In the quest to facilitate easier access to lifelong learning for all, policy makers are increasingly turning to information and communications technology. Using early findings from two studies carried out at Cardiff University, this paper will examine the problems inherent in any initiative that attempts to widen participation in adult learning by instituting changes on the supply side alone. An interesting and critical consideration of the problems which can be associated with attempts to widen participation through the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/00001470.htm
The Kennedy Report - Widening participation in Further Education was produced by a committee chaired by Helena Kennedy QC, and was wide-ranging.
participation in learning @ the informal education homepage
A page exploring participation in learning - linked to practice within informal education, adult education and community education.
Retention and Wastage in FE and HE: A Review - John C. Hall The complete text of this paper is also available to download. Cite as http://www.scre.ac.uk/scot-research/wastage/index.html the bibliography is very full and is at http://www.scre.ac.uk/scot-research/wastage/bibl.html
Wray, D (2000) Getting In and Getting on : the experiences and outcomes of Access Students entering HE in Contrast with students entering with no formal Academic qualifications. Uni of Northumbria. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/00001471.htm
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