Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Education
The Experience Of Progressing From Community Education To Third Level Education From A Learner’S Perspective, Alan Farrell
The Experience Of Progressing From Community Education To Third Level Education From A Learner’S Perspective, Alan Farrell
Students Learning with Communities
This study explored the experiences of community learners as they progressed from community education to third level education. It also examined the reflections of those who had completed their studies and the impact that education had on their lives. It focused on former students, students currently participating in certificate courses, and also students studying on college access programmes. It was hoped to give a broad view of perspectives on the contrast between community learning and third level education.The study attempts to focus on the positive aspects of the experience rather than the barriers which each student faced. Data collection was …