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Returning to Learning

 

[ Buy this book ] W elcome to the new edition of Returning to Education. This book has been fully updated to include recent changes in Government policy which affect the amount of money you can receive as a student. It also includes new information about tuition fees for higher education courses.This... [ Read More ]

About the Author

Catherine Dawson - 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

 

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1.Preface

2.Reasons For Returning
Why Do I Want To Return To Learning?; Personal Circumstances; Personal Characteristics And Interests; Summary;

3.Learning Options
Courses For Adults; Further Education Courses; Higher Education Courses; Distance Learning/Correspondence Courses; Summary; Further Reading;

4.Understanding British Qualifications
Further Education Qualifications; Higher Education Qualifications; Postgraduate Qualifications; Summary;

5.Seeking Advice And Guidance
Informal Advice; Formal Advice; Finding Advice Centres; Guidance Interviews; Telephone Help Lines; The Internet; Written Material; Summary; Useful Addresses; Further Reading;

6.The Financial Cost Of Returning To Education
Course Fees; Childcare Costs; Books; Travel Costs; Photocopying/Laser Printing; Food/Drink; Stationery; Saving Money; Coping With Financial Problems; Summary; Further Reading;

7.Obtaining Financial Support
Government Financial Support For Further Education (England And Wales); Government Financial Support For Higher Education (England And Wales); Financial Support For Scottish Higher Education Students; Postgraduate Financial Support; Financial Support For T

8.Overcoming Barriers To Learning
Overcoming Financial Problems; Dealing With Lack Of Time; Coping With Childcare Responsibilities; Overcoming Negative Perceptions And Misconceptions; Summary;

9.Coping With Change
Dealing With Negative And Positive Change; Maintaining Existing Relationships; Understanding Class Conflict; Increasing Empowerment; Intellectual Development; Tips For Coping With Change; Summary;

10.Staying The Course?
Unsuitable Teaching Methods; Unsuitable Subjects; Unsuitable Classmates; Unsuitable Work-Load; Coping With Life Changes; Taking Action; Summary; Useful Addresses;

11.The Benefits Of Returning To Education
Increase In Self-Confidence; Increase In Self-Esteem; Intellectual Development; Dispelling Misconceptions And Negative Perceptions; Personal Growth And Development; Development Of New Interests; Making New Friends And Acquaintances; Improved Family Relatio