Focusing on a less well-known area of education, the Further Education (FE) sector, this book provides education studies students a chance to provoke reflection, analysis, and understanding, as well as personal and professional development in the area. Jim Crawley brings over 40 years' experience working in or with the FE sector, reflected in his committed and passionate approach alongside carefully balanced academic analysis and discussion.

This book covers subsectors of FE including colleges, skills for life, work-based learning, and offender learning and cross-sector themes such as working and managing, social justice, equality, diversity, and sustainability. This book also supports independent study and complements other topics and themes across an education studies degree.

This book is perfect for new and existing students of education studies, joint honours courses, teacher training, and those researching for a master's degree or doctorate. It is the definitive text in the field and ideal for anyone wanting to further their understanding of the FE sector.

About the Author

Jim Crawley is a Visiting Teaching and Learning Fellow at Bath Spa University. He has worked in Further Education since 1974, including projects with unemployed young people to co-ordinating a national research network. He has published widely on Teaching, Professionalism, and Teacher Education all in FE and Advanced Research techniques for the wider education sector.

Reviews

"Jim Crawley's book is a refreshing read. The book chapters are logically sequenced and cover a range of themes in a sensitive way. The book is reader friendly and easy to follow. The Further Education history timeline is succinct and captures the FE journey in a compelling manner. The section on ACL celebrates its contribution to the rich FE tapestry. I have already incorporated sections of the book when teaching on the new PGCE FE 2025 specifications. It is on the PGCE reading list."

Dr Charmaine Brown, Senior Lecturer, University of Greenwich, UK

Book Information
ISBN 9781032742663
Author Jim Crawley
Format Hardback
Page Count 202
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 520g