English Versions of Democratisation and Diversion Gareth Parry University of Sheffield
In memory of Martin Trow Why comparisons of American community colleges and English further education colleges are few and fertile
Arguments with Trow ambivalence to diversity no common system two growth scenarios rejoinders: immediate and absent
Difficulties with Dearing borrowing: more Scotland, less America a special (sub-baccalaureate) mission the preservation of sectors responses: reluctant and radical
Democratisation: from above Intervention to expand participation and progression: ‘delivery’ in further education structured partnerships lifelong learning networks
Diversion: from above Intervention to ‘break’ the pattern of demand: a work-focused foundation degree employer engagement awarding powers for colleges