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Autore |
Thomas Liz (Elizabeth) |
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Titolo |
First generation entry into higher education [[electronic resource] ] : an international study / / Liz Thomas and Jocey Quinn |
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Maidenhead, : Open University Press, 2007 |
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ISBN |
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1-281-12978-X |
9786611129781 |
0-335-21791-5 |
0-335-23028-8 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (158 p.) |
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Collana |
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The society for research into higher education |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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First-generation college students |
Children of immigrants - Education |
Electronic books. |
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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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Nota di contenuto |
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Front cover; Half title; Title; Copy right; Contents; List of tables; Chapter 1 Introduction to the book; Chapter 2 From a distance you can see more clearly: developing an international methodology with local benefits for student access and success; Chapter 3 The access and success of students from lower socio-economic groups in higher education; Chapter 4 Conceptualizing first generation entry; Chapter 5 The potential impact of parental education on access and success in higher education |
Chapter 6 Empirical exploration of the implications of first generation entry for higher education experiencesChapter 7 National and institutional approaches to supporting first generation entrants; Chapter 8 The implications of first generation entry for redefining widening participation; References; Index; Back cover |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Examines the proposition that though parental education is a key factor contributing to the access and success of students, insufficient attention is paid to this aspect. This book provides an examination of how first generation entrants are supported or otherwise by different national approaches and institutional responses. |
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