Understanding the Further Education Sector
History, Challenges, and Achievements
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:3rd Sep '24
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- Hardback£145.00(9781032742663)
Focusing on a less well-known area of education, the Further Education (FE) sector, this book provides education studies students a chance to provoke reflection, analysis, and understanding, as well as personal and professional development in the area. Jim Crawley brings over 40 years’ experience working in or with the FE sector, reflected in his committed and passionate approach alongside carefully balanced academic analysis and discussion.
This book covers subsectors of FE including colleges, skills for life, work-based learning, and offender learning and cross-sector themes such as working and managing, social justice, equality, diversity, and sustainability. This book also supports independent study and complements other topics and themes across an education studies degree.
This book is perfect for new and existing students of education studies, joint honours courses, teacher training, and those researching for a master’s degree or doctorate. It is the definitive text in the field and ideal for anyone wanting to further their understanding of the FE sector.
“Jim Crawley’s book is a refreshing read. The book chapters are logically sequenced and cover a range of themes in a sensitive way. The book is reader friendly and easy to follow. The Further Education history timeline is succinct and captures the FE journey in a compelling manner. The section on ACL celebrates its contribution to the rich FE tapestry. I have already incorporated sections of the book when teaching on the new PGCE FE 2025 specifications. It is on the PGCE reading list.”
Dr Charmaine Brown, Senior Lecturer, University of Greenwich, UK
“This book provides an insightful and comprehensive explanation of the Further Education (FE) sector. Jim Crawley cuts through complexity to explain how the sector has become as it is and what continues to influence how colleges function. While examining the organisation, history and politics of the sector, Crawley maintains a constant watch for how students and staff are affected. The combination of well-informed analysis with commitment to the values associated with FE make this a valuable book for those who wish to better understand the sector as well as those who care about it.”
Kevin Orr, Visiting Professor, University of Huddersfield, UK
“This gem of a book provides an insight into the scope and diversity of Further Education in England. The chapters cover the significant historical events that have shaped FE provision and outline its evolution over time. They also address important topics, such as the sector’s role in promoting education for social justice, equality, and diversity. The book is accessible and is structured in a way that allows the reader to dip in and out or read from cover to cover! There are useful discussion points in each chapter, as well as sector stories which bring the content to life. I would recommend this for anyone who is thinking about working in FE.”
Dr Carol Thompson, MA Education Co-ordinator, University of Bedfordshire, UK
ISBN: 9781032742649
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 400g
202 pages