Jennifer Gore, Sally Patfield, Leanne Fray

Broschiertes Buch

Community Matters

The Complex Links Between Community and Young People's Aspirations for Higher Education

Beschreibung

This book offers an innovative perspective on the question of access to higher education. It explores how young peopleâ s aspirations are both formed within and shaped by the communities in which they live.

Autor

Jennifer Gore is a Laureate Professor in Education and Director of the Teachers and Teaching Research Centre at the University of Newcastle. Her academic interests have consistently centred on quality and equity, ranging across such topics as reform in teacher education, pedagogical change, professional development, and student aspirations. Sally Patfield is a Senior Research Fellow with the Teachers and Teaching Research Centre at the University of Newcastle. Sally has more than 15 years' experience working in various educational contexts, including as a primary teacher in NSW public schools and across professional and academic roles in higher education. Sally's research focuses on the sociology of education, social inequalities, and educational transitions. Leanne Fray is a Senior Research Fellow in Education at the University of Newcastle. A former teacher, Leanne has extensive experience in qualitative and mixed methods research and has worked on projects across such disciplines as health, education, and social science. Her research interests include improving student access and participation in post-secondary education. Jess Harris is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of Newcastle. As a qualitative researcher, her research interests include issues of equity, educational leadership, and higher education.

Produktdetails

• Local/Global Issues in Education
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Dezember 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 244g
• ISBN-13: 9780367895006
• ISBN-10: 0367895005
• Artikelnr.: 65610018