APL developing more flexible colleges

Field, Michael 1940- (Author).

Summary: The passing of the Further and Higher Education Act, 1992 has initiated rapid change to the post-16 sector. Focussing on the accreditation of prior learning, this book offers valuable advice on how to make colleges truly open and accessible.

Record details

ISBN: 0415090156
ISBN: 9780203137185
ISBN: 0203137183
ISBN: 9780203306031
ISBN: 0203306031
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xv, 129 pages) : illustrations.
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electronic resource
Publisher: London ; New York : Routledge, 1993.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of figures and tables; Series Editor's foreword; Foreword to the series; Introduction; The alternative focus of accreditation of prior learning; Introducing accreditation; The shaping of today's colleges; Developing pressures; External pressures for change; Teaching and learning frameworks; Teaching and learning: catering for changing needs; Accreditation and assessment services; Assessment on demand services; The shape of tomorrow's colleges; Developing a distinct mission for the college; Widening participation; Attracting potential students.
Language Note:	English.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.