@article{1447626,
      recid = {1447626},
      author = {Baldwin, John, and Raven, Neil, and Webber-Jones, Robin,},
      title = {Managerial cultures in UK further and vocational education  : transforming techno-rationalism into collaboration /},
      pages = {1 online resource :},
      note = {Includes index.},
      abstract = {This book offers unique insights into the impact of the  rise of a managerialist culture in Further Adult and  Vocational Education (FAVE) in England. It will also raise  awareness of the consequences of the imposition of top-down  models of educational change and improvement upon the  practices of educational leaders, middle and senior  managers and policy professionals across the FAVE sector.  The overall aim of this book is to understand the language,  policies, values and approaches currently espoused in  post-16 learning. Often these are driven by, or measured  by, technical-rational approaches which can have a negative  impact on individuals working in the sector, lead to a  narrowing of the curriculum and range of assessment  opportunities, and do not support student progression. The  authors propose tentative, researched, and evidence-based  suggestions for new ways of working which might,  ultimately, have a significant benefit to post-16 learning.  The book will appeal to those engaged in researching  education either as academics, policy makers, trainees, or  practitioners who are interested in ways of reflecting on,  researching into, and improving practice. John Baldwin is  now semi-retired, continuing with work in further education  and in researching practice to support people to progress  to higher education. He began his career in education as a  business and law Lecturer at Stamford College, UK, and  progressed onto being the Head of the Business Studies  Department. Subsequently, he became Director of Curriculum  and over many years was responsible for most departments in  the college. Neil Raven is an independent researcher and  evaluation consultant with over 22 years of experience in  the development, management and evaluation of educational  projects and programmes. He is also Visiting Lecturer at  the University of Bristol, UK, and has published widely on  the subjects of educational equality and fair access. Robin  Webber-Jones is currently Head of Apprenticeships at the  University of Derby, UK. He has spent 17 years working and  researching in the skills sector. He has also had a number  of leadership positions in Further Education Colleges.  Furthermore, he has undertaken a number of strategic and  development roles, including chairing regional widening  participation groups, working with government departments,  serving on the boards of a number of education charities,  and being involved in large social mobility projects.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1447626},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04443-4},
}