Fraser, L. and Harman, Kerry (2019) Keeping going in austere times: the declining spaces for adult widening participation in Higher Education in England. In: Boeren, E. and James, N. (eds.) Being an Adult Learner in Austere Times: Exploring the Contexts of Higher, Further and Community Education. London, UK: Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 71-95. ISBN 9783319972077.
Abstract
Book synopsis: This book examines the experiences of adult learners in times of austerity. The power of adult education to transform lives is well known, and it is especially powerful for those who missed out on educational opportunities earlier in life. Those who have been successful learners in the past are more likely to continue their education and training, making extra support and funding ever-more important: however, in the current economic and political climate, support for adult learning is significantly decreasing. This book sheds light on the experiences of adult learners, despite the difficulties facing the sector: interweaving empirical discussions with theoretical debates, the editors and contributors demonstrate the challenges and struggles of adult learners in higher, further and community education. This enlightening edited collection will be of interest to all those involved in adult education as well as policy makers and funders.
Metadata
| Item Type: | Book Section |
|---|---|
| School: | Other Divisions > Other Birkbeck Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences > School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication |
| Research Centres and Institutes: | Social Change and Transformation in HE, Centre for |
| Depositing User: | Kerry Harman |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Feb 2019 14:37 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Aug 2023 12:45 |
| URI: | https://eprints.bbk.ac.uk/id/eprint/25994 |
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