Transitions Amidst Transitions - Softcover

Degiovanni Katya

Softcover

ISBN 10: 365935273X ISBN 13: 9783659352737

Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Further Education (FE) is almost a new venture on the Maltese Islands particularly for UK NVQ Levels 1 and 2. In 2001 the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) introduced the Foundation Certificate: A Further Education (FE) access course without entry requirements. Drawing mainly on the study by Ball, Maguire and Macrae (2000), Bourdieu’s habitus and structure (1977; 1990; 1993) as well as Evans’ bounded agency (2002; 2007) and Evans and Heinz’s (1993: 1994) transition types, this work explores the transitory experience of eight female students from Compulsory to Further Education. Between 2007 and 2010 these students narrated their experiences prior to entry at MCAST, as students on the MCAST campus, during their work placements as well as on their workplace. This book identifies three transition trajectories as well as a model for understanding the self in transition to FE within the Maltese context by identifying theories which are adaptable to this particular scenario. It also provides key learnings for policy makers and practitioners within the Maltese educational context.

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About the Author

Dr. De Giovanni is a trained teacher and chartered psychologist and holds a PhD in Education. She is currently a resident academic at the University of Malta where her main area of expertise is Family Policy.

About this edition

• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 365935273X
• ISBN 13: 9783659352737
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 324