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Developing children's geographical understanding (2003)
Book Chapter
Harnett, P., & Jones, M. (2003). Developing children's geographical understanding. In S. Gatt, & Y. Vella (Eds.), Constructivist teaching in primary school: social studies, mathematics, science, ICT, design and technology. Luqa, Malta: Agenda Press

Geography: Developing geographical understanding (2003)
Book Chapter
Harnett, P., & Jones, M. (2003). Geography: Developing geographical understanding. In S. Gatt, & Y. Vella (Eds.), Constructivist Teaching in Primary School: social studies, mathematics, science, ICT, design and technology. Luqa, Malta: Agenda Press

This chapter investigates the question - What is geography education? Readers are encouraged to explore key geographical themes and to consider why geographical education is important for children's learning in Primary School.

The expansion of higher education: A consideration of control, funding and quality (2003)
Book Chapter
Bathmaker, A. (2003). The expansion of higher education: A consideration of control, funding and quality. In S. Bartlett, & D. Burton (Eds.), Education Studies: Essential Issues (169-189). London: Sage

Since the Robbins Report of 1963, higher education in the UK has undergone major expansion, changing it from an elite to a mass system. This chapter explores the changing socio-economic context in which this transformation has taken place, and consi... Read More about The expansion of higher education: A consideration of control, funding and quality.

Re-engaging with education (2003)
Journal Article
Hamilton, J., Attwood, G., & Croll, P. (2003). Re-engaging with education. Research Papers in Education, 18(1), 75-95. https://doi.org/10.1080/0267152032000048596

The paper reports a study of alternative pre- 16 provision in a college of further education for young people who were disaffected and/or non-attenders at secondary school. The data are derived from interviews with 26 of these young people who were ‘... Read More about Re-engaging with education.