Differing visions of a Learning Society ：Research findings Volume 1 ( ESRC Learning Society series )

Publication subTitle ：Research findings Volume 1

Publication series ：ESRC Learning Society series

Author： Coffield Frank (Editor)

Publisher： Policy Press‎

Publication year： 2000

E-ISBN: 9781847425126

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781861342300

Subject： G4 Education

Keyword： Educational strategies & policy

Language： ENG

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Differing visions of a Learning Society

Description

Lifelong learning has been an evidence-free zone for too long. It has been under-researched and under-theorised. This volume, the first of two, is the culmination of years of empirical work undertaken for the ESRC's Learning Society Programme, a major investment in lifelong learning research. It explores the ways lifelong learning can contribute to the development of knowledge and skills for employment, and other areas of adult life. In this first volume, the contributors address the challenges to social science researchers to study issues that are central and directly relevant to the political and policy debate, and to take into account the reality of people's lives. Each chapter gives an overview of one project, describing its objectives, methods, main findings and policy implications. Some of the main themes explored include the education market post-16, key skills in Higher Education, adult guidance services, and how knowledge can be developed at work. In the introduction, these topics are placed by the editor within the broad context of research and policy on different types of learning societies and lifelong learning. The evidence provided shows what policies are or are not working and provides the basis for structural reform. Some of the conclusions arrived at by the projects challenge fundamental assumptions of current policy. The contributions demonstrate the value of independent, critical research in an area which is awash with unsubstantiated generalities, armchair musings and banalities without bite. Differing visions of a Learning Society contributes to the public debate on lifelong learning, and is essential reading for politicians, policy makers, practitioners, academics and researchers concerned in any way with lifelong learning.

Chapter

DIFFERING VISIONS OF A LEARNING SOCIETY

Contents

Notes on contributors

Introduction: A critical analysis of the concept of a learning society

The Learning Society Programme

Ten models of a learning society

Final comments

1. ‘Worlds apart’ – Education markets in the post-16 sector of one urban locale 1995-98

Background

Aims

Methods

Findings

hat learning?

2. Unifying academic and vocational learning in England, Wales and Scotland

Introduction

A conceptual framework

The current policy context

Key policy issues

Unification as a policy process

Conclusions

3. Skill development in higher education and employment

Introduction

The study

Conceptualisation

Findings

Changing practice

Implications and an agenda for future action

4. The variable contribution of guidance services in different types of learning societies

Background

The structure of the guidance system in the UK

Impact of the guidance service reforms in the UK

Guidance systems in France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands

EU policy in the field of careers and educational guidance

Policy options for the provision of adult guidance services in the UK

Conclusion: the development of lifelong guidance services for the Learning Society

5. Changing patterns of training provision in the National Health Service: an overview

Background

Theoretical framework

The study

Findings

Policy implications

6. Working and learning in Britain and Germany: findings of a regional study

Introduction

The Learning Society and multi-skilling: background and concepts

Objectives and methods

Findings

Conclusion and policy recommendations

7. Development of knowledge and skills at work

Introduction

Theoretical foundation

Methodology

How do people learn?

Factors affecting learning at work

Theoretical development

Policy implications

Index

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