A sociological exploration of social mixing : young people's friendships in urban schools
United Kingdom
Schooling for conflict transformation : a case study from Northern Uganda
United Kingdom
Perceptions of former International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) students on the transformational impact of th...
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An investigation into the factors that attract young students to the Open University and support their studies to module...
United Kingdom
Perceptions of former International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) students on the transformational impact of th...
International education with its multi facets is a fertile soil for research at present mainly due to an ever increasing interest in this field from the market worldwide. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) consists of a curriculum for students over sixteen years old. The number of schools that deliver the IBOP is rapidly growi...
A sociological exploration of social mixing : young people's friendships in urban schools
This thesis begins with the question of whether socially and ethnically mixed schooling leads to mixed friendships. Located within a policy agenda promoting community cohesion and the benefits of mixed communities, this thesis examines the urban school as a key site of social mix, critically exploring mixing amongst urban youth. Challenging policy ...
An investigation into the factors that attract young students to the Open University and support their studies to module...
The research investigates the reasons why students aged 18-24 come to the Open University and the factors that influence their decision. It also examines their learning experience and the key factors that lead to successful study. The research population comprised new Open University students with no previous higher education qualification, studyin...
Schooling for conflict transformation : a case study from Northern Uganda
Civil wars impede progress towards the Mi llennium Development Goals. As many conflicts erupt within a short time, it is important to know what may increase the chances of sustainable peace. Access to education is a factor but relatively little is known about the contribution of what students learn in school. This thesis aims to respond to a resear...
Are better communicators better readers? : an exploration of the connections between narrative language and reading comp...
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Managing mental health difficulties in higher education : the lived experience
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