Is there scope for improvement in Further Education? Many people, from politicians and
policy-makers to college managers and FE tutors, believe there is. As a matter of fact the …

Vocational teachers' prior occupational experiences are construed as those that will
guarantee high-quality teaching in vocational education, although individuals are no longer …

This paper examines the changing nature of professional practice in English further
education. At a time when neo‐liberal reform has significantly impacted on this under …

This article considers teacher professionalism from a neglected perspective. It analyses
assumptions about the dynamics of professional participation implicit within competing …

Teachers from further and higher education are rarely considered together. This book
explores the differences and similarities that exist between these groups. It provides an up-to …

James Avis develops an important argument in this wide-ranging book, in which questions
of social justice play a central role. He explores the socio-economic and policy context of …

This article critically examines the intricate balance between instrumentalism and the pursuit
of a comprehensive perspective within higher education. Specifically, the study investigates …

Addressing the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers, this bestselling textbook
helpfully balances theory and practice, introducing key theories and concepts relating to …

This paper examines research into teaching, learning and assessment (TLA) in higher
education in terms of structure and agency. It argues that although issues of structure and …

This paper examines the shifting nature of Further Education (FE) professionalism through
the lenses of the Transforming Learning Cultures in FE (TLC) project. Despite over a decade …