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UNINA9910455742103321 |
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Autore |
Watson David <1949-> |
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Titolo |
Lifelong learning and the university [[electronic resource] ] : a post-Dearing agenda / / David Watson and Richard Taylor |
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ISBN |
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1-135-71024-4 |
1-280-03170-0 |
0-203-20937-0 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (240p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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TaylorR. K. S <1945-> (Richard Kenneth Stanley) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Education, Higher - Great Britain |
Continuing education - Great Britain |
Adult education - Great Britain |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Part I The context from Robbins to Dearing: changes in UK higher education; changes in society, the economy and politics; the European year of lifelong learning - catalyst of camouflage. Part II Participation: getting into higher education; getting on in higher education; coming back to higher education. Part III Curriculum: modules, semesters and credits; learning in university; learning away from the university; professional dimension; quality and standards. Part IV: supporting students; supporting institutions; supporting communities; supporting the nation. Part V Impact: lifelong learning in the world of work; lifelong learning in common culture; lifelong learning and the university of community. Postscript: the Dearing vision; lifelong learning and UACE. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book gives a description of what a UK higher education system that is genuinely part of a national learning society might look like, as well as the impetus this provides for radical reform. |
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