Background Whilst concern about nursing student retention remains a key priority of
governments and educators, much research is focussed on determining the causes and …

An increase in students who enter higher education in Australia following their studies in the
vocational education and training (VET) sector has led to heightened national interest in the …

The concept of the independent learner has become increasingly important within the higher
education sector. However, there appears to be no consensus and rarely any clarification of …

International studies focus on the successful transition into higher education, which is
considered crucial for both the students and the educational institution in the context of …

High quality feedback is known to be essential for learning, yet in higher education it has
been highlighted as a problem area in the UK by both the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) …

Students spend 12 to 14 years in school settings learning in what could be considered a
carefully controlled and structured environment. Higher education may not offer the same …

This article reviews the findings from a UK nationwide project on the causes of differences in
student outcomes in higher education. The project was commissioned by the Higher …

Engaging students as partners (SaP) in teaching and learning is a growing arena of practice
that shapes the mutually beneficial student-teacher relationship. Redefining student-teacher …

Widening participation and ensuring fair access to universities for 'non-traditional'students is
a major concern of higher education in England. Outcomes are evaluated in terms of …

It gives me great pleasure to present Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice. Writing this book
has not been an easy task, not least for the fact that I emigrated to the United Arab Emirates …