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TY - JOUR
T1 - Firming the foundations
T2 - an empirical and theoretical appraisal of the foundation degree in England
AU - Yorke, Mantz
PY - 2005
Y1 - 2005
N2 - The two-year full-time equivalent foundation degree was introduced into English higher education in 2000 in order to enhance the contribution of the sector to the national economy. A key component of the foundation degree curriculum is a substantial proportion of work-based learning, which differentiates it to a considerable extent from other qualifications. The foundation degree is also intended to boost the access of under-represented groups to higher education.Initial experience suggests that, broadly, the foundation degree is succeeding although some students have experienced problems. This article discusses some findings from a survey of students from the first two cohorts of foundation degrees and relates these to an approach to employability that is informed by a variety of theoretical perspectives. It concludes with some observations on the future development of the foundation degree.
AB - The two-year full-time equivalent foundation degree was introduced into English higher education in 2000 in order to enhance the contribution of the sector to the national economy. A key component of the foundation degree curriculum is a substantial proportion of work-based learning, which differentiates it to a considerable extent from other qualifications. The foundation degree is also intended to boost the access of under-represented groups to higher education.Initial experience suggests that, broadly, the foundation degree is succeeding although some students have experienced problems. This article discusses some findings from a survey of students from the first two cohorts of foundation degrees and relates these to an approach to employability that is informed by a variety of theoretical perspectives. It concludes with some observations on the future development of the foundation degree.
M3 - Journal article
VL - 7
SP - 1
EP - 9
JO - Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning
JF - Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning
SN - 1466-6529
IS - 1
ER -