First generation entry into higher education [[electronic resource] ] : an international study / / Liz Thomas and Jocey Quinn

• Autore: Thomas Liz (Elizabeth)
• Pubblicazione: Maidenhead, : Open University Press, 2007
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (158 p.)
• Disciplina: 378.0086912
• Soggetto topico: First-generation college students; Children of immigrants - Education
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: QuinnJocey
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: 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
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: First generation entry into higher education
• ISBN: 1-281-12978-X; 9786611129781; 0-335-21791-5; 0-335-23028-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910458643503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Society for research into higher education.