ISBN:
0203863232
,
9781135190989
,
9781282503601
,
9780203863237
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (x, 241 p.)
,
ill
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Improving learning TLRP
Series Statement:
Improving Learning Ser.
Parallel Title:
Print version Improving What is Learned at University : An Exploration of the Social and Organisational Diversity of University Education
DDC:
306.43/2
Keywords:
Education, Higher Case studies Social aspects
;
College students Case studies Social conditions
;
College students - Great Britain - Social conditions
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Presents an insight into 'what is really learned at university' and how much it differs between students and between the universities they attend. This book challenges notions of 'best' or 'top' universities and demonstrates both diversities and commonalities in the experience of being a student
Description / Table of Contents:
Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Part I; Chapter 1 Commonalities and diversities of UK universities; Chapter 2 The social and organisational mediation of university learning; Part II; Chapter 3 The universities: Cultures, organisations and reputations; Chapter 4 The subjects: Tribes and territories; Chapter 5 The students: Backgrounds, lifestyles and forms of engagement; Chapter 6 What students learned at university; Chapter 7 What else students learned at university; Chapter 8 Diversities and commonalities in the student experience; Part III
Description / Table of Contents:
Chapter 9 Implications for institutions, academic staff and studentsChapter 10 Implications for society; Appendix: Methods used in the study; Bibliography; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [227]-236) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
URL:
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