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Included in Exclusion: Learning, Civil Society and Widening Participation

Martin, S.; Williamson, B.

Authors

S. Martin

B. Williamson



Abstract

This paper argues that current policy initiatives to widen participation in education in Britain are counterproductive, widen the gulf between traditional and nontraditional education, and promote social exclusion. A fundamental rethinking of the educational system is required, shifting from structures that replicate a centralized system toward a focus on the needs of individuals and groups within the lifeworlds of civil society.

Citation

Martin, S., & Williamson, B. (2002). Included in Exclusion: Learning, Civil Society and Widening Participation. Journal of access and credit studies, 4(1), 51-62

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date 2002
Deposit Date Jan 29, 2007
Journal Journal of access and credit studies.
Print ISSN 1462-0367
Publisher National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed
Volume 4
Issue 1
Pages 51-62
Keywords Adult Education; Foreign Countries; Nontraditional Education; Participation; Public Policy; Social Integration.
Publisher URL http://www.niace.org.uk/publications/Periodicals/JACS/toc41.htm