Abstract
The following paper discusses the implications of government policy for widening access and participation in third level institutes. The increase in ‘non-traditional’ students has been widely recognised on an international scale; however, some issues of inequality still exist. The ‘struggles’ associated with widening participation and the creation of a ‘new’ student type are discussed, with particular reference to chemistry education. A change is needed with regard to the pedagogical approach taken by staff in order to cater for a diverse student body comprising a broad range of learner types, and this must be supported both at departmental and institutional levels. Also included is a review of the literature as to what best practice is in supporting the ‘new’ third level student. To conclude I look at what the future may hold for third level institutes catering for this ‘new’ student type.
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O'Connor, Christine
(2006)
"Implications of Mass Education on Chemistry Higher Education,"
Level 3:
Vol. 4:
Iss.
1, Article 7.
doi:10.21427/D7MJ09
Available at:
https://arrow.tudublin.ie/level3/vol4/iss1/7
DOI
10.21427/D7MJ09