Improving What is Learned at University: An exploration of the social and organisational diversity of university education

by Brennan; John

• ISBN13: 9780415480154
• ISBN10: 0415480159
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-28
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This book provides a unique insight into 'what is really learned at university' and how much it differs between students and between the universities they attend, challenging notions of 'best' or 'top' universities.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Chapter 1 Communalities and diversities of UK universities Chapter 2 The social and organisational mediation of university learning Part 2 Chapter 3 The universities: cultures, organisations and reputations Chapter 4 The subjects: tribes and territories Chapter 5 The students: backgrounds, lifestyles and forms of engagement Chapter 6 What students learned at university Chapter 7 What else students learned at university Chapter 8 Diversities and commonalities in the student experience Part 3 Chapter 9 Implications for universities Chapter 10 Implications for society Appendix Methods used in the study