Returning to Learning: A Practical Handbook for Adults Returning to Education

Returning to Learning: A Practical Handbook for Adults Returning to Education

by Catherine Dawson (Author)

Synopsis

This insightful and encouraging book offers practical advice on such issues as: types of learning opportunities and qualifications available; where to find help and guidance; financial costs and support options; coping with change, lack of time and financial commitments; and how to take advantage of the practical benefits.

Contents: 1. Reasons for returning; 2. Learning options; 3. Understanding British qualifications; 4. Seeking advice and guidance; 5. The financial cost of returning to education; 6. Obtaining financial support; 7. Overcoming barriers to learning; 8. Coping with change; 9. Staying the course?; 10. The benefits of returning to education.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 170
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: How To Books Ltd
Published: 30 Sep 2005

ISBN 10: 1845280628
ISBN 13: 9781845280628

Media Reviews
'Answers the most commonly asked questions by adults returning to full- or parttime education' - Sainsbury's Magazine '...offers a rich resource of ideas, experiences and contacts.' William Lewis, ALI Inspector 'This book has been very useful. It contains a great deal of practical information with useful addresses and websites. It has answered all the questions I have been asking about what it might be like to return to education and it has pointed me in the right direction...will be useful for some time to come, I think. - UK Amazon reader
Author Bio
Dr Catherine Dawson has been a researcher specialising in educational research and a tutor working with adult learners for over fifteen years. She is also a well-known contributor to academic journals on the subject of education. Her other books include Learning How To Study Again, also for How To Books