an article by Louise Webber (Exeter College in partnership with Plymouth University, Exeter, UK) published in Research in Post-Compulsory Education Volume 20 Issue 2 (2015)
Abstract
Since Edwards’ influential study on mature women students and families in the 1990s, questions have been raised about the effects of Higher Education (HE) on family lives. Edwards maintained that relationships were at risk of breakdown due to the changing identity, increased self-esteem and enhanced confidence levels of women students.
Men were perceived negatively as often being unsupportive of their wives’ return to HE, or threatened by the changes they observed in her.
This paper is based on qualitative research methods focusing on whether HE changes a woman’s identity and reconstructs family relationships. A narrative line of inquiry was used to build detailed stories of a small group of women students and their husbands. The 11 women students were selected from one Foundation degree in Early Years programme at a further education institution.
Data was constructed using mind mapping, focused interviews and a mosaic approach of participant-led research.
Research findings showed that HE had the potential to transform a woman’s identity and position within her family relationships.
The results also demonstrated that family capital, in the form of practical and emotional strategies of support from both husbands and children, played an instrumental part in the women’s success and participation in HE (though this aspect will be discussed in a subsequent paper).
Showing posts with label transformation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label transformation. Show all posts
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
The changing UK careers landscape: tidal waves, turbulence and transformation
an article by Deirdre Hughes (Warwick Institute for Employment Research, Coventry, UK) published in British Journal of Guidance & Counselling Volume 41 Issue 3 (2013)
Abstract
This article explores how the UK careers landscape in each of the four home nations is changing in response to neo-liberal policies.
In this context, careers services are increasingly under pressure to demonstrate their added value, impact and returns on investment. As fiscal arrangements tighten and governments state their preferences and priorities for national careers services, differing strategic responses are beginning to emerge.
A quasi-market, experimental approach is now the dominant discourse in England, in contrast to differing and complementary arrangements in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The article suggests that insofar as these developments are transforming national careers services, they are also creating significant challenges which require new forms of policy imagery and imagination for high-impact, all-age careers services.
Full text (PDF 15pp)
Abstract
This article explores how the UK careers landscape in each of the four home nations is changing in response to neo-liberal policies.
In this context, careers services are increasingly under pressure to demonstrate their added value, impact and returns on investment. As fiscal arrangements tighten and governments state their preferences and priorities for national careers services, differing strategic responses are beginning to emerge.
A quasi-market, experimental approach is now the dominant discourse in England, in contrast to differing and complementary arrangements in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The article suggests that insofar as these developments are transforming national careers services, they are also creating significant challenges which require new forms of policy imagery and imagination for high-impact, all-age careers services.
Full text (PDF 15pp)
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Benefits, Adoption Barriers and Myths of Open Data and Open Government
an article by Marijn Janssen and Anneke Zuiderwijk (Delft University of Technology) and Yannis Charalabidis (University of the Aegean, Rhodes) published in Information Systems Management Volume 29 Issue 4 (Fall 2012)
Abstract
In this article, based on data collected through interviews and a workshop, the benefits and adoption barriers for open data have been derived.
The results suggest that a conceptually simplistic view is often adopted with regard to open data, which automatically correlates the publicising of data with use and benefits.
Also, five “myths” concerning open data are presented, which place the expectations within a realistic perspective.
Further, the recommendation is provided that such projects should take a user’s view.
Hazel’s comment:
Too right!
Any projects should take a user’s view.
I have seen too many statements from the UK government which tell me the data is provided but when I try to look at it I discover that I have no way of understanding what these numbers mean.
Abstract
In this article, based on data collected through interviews and a workshop, the benefits and adoption barriers for open data have been derived.
The results suggest that a conceptually simplistic view is often adopted with regard to open data, which automatically correlates the publicising of data with use and benefits.
Also, five “myths” concerning open data are presented, which place the expectations within a realistic perspective.
Further, the recommendation is provided that such projects should take a user’s view.
Hazel’s comment:
Too right!
Any projects should take a user’s view.
I have seen too many statements from the UK government which tell me the data is provided but when I try to look at it I discover that I have no way of understanding what these numbers mean.
Understanding t-government progress and issues: a case study of a United Kingdom local authority
an article by Stephen Jones (Information, Communication and Technology, Conwy County Borough Council) published in Journal of Enterprise Information Management Volume 25 Issue 6 (2012)
Abstract
Purpose
This paper reports the findings from an empirical analysis of stakeholder opinions relating to t-government within a United Kingdom local authority. These t-government initiatives are related to a national drive for the implementation of t-government from the UK Central Government. The aim of this paper is to gain insight, knowledge and understanding into important issues relating to t-government from a single case study, senior executive, decision making and user perspective, and to develop a framework for t-government.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper utilises an interpretive exploratory case study research via structured interviews with senior and strategic executives in the case study organisation.
Findings
A conceptualised framework for t-government is extrapolated from the issues raised in the case study, to assist with the t-government initiatives for UK public sector and elsewhere.
Research limitations/implications
The paper is a single case study, not generalisable, but may be generally useful (Walsham).
Practical implications
The paper extrapolates lessons learnt, framework and options for successful t-government deployment, from a senior executive user perspective.
Social implications
Social inclusion is an important and current issue and is discussed in context of the case study.
Originality/value
The paper brings together the literature, recent discussions within enterprise, United Kingdom Central Government, public sector and t-government, together with an exploratory empirical public sector case study from a senior user perspective. The aim is to inform theory and practice.
Hazel’s comment:
I’ve seen so little on transformational government in recent months that I’d almost forgotten that it was still on the government’s agenda.
In case you are in the same position here is a link that may help, Wikipedia, of course!
I also found another article, this time from 2009, which I thought interesting.
Transformational Government and Assistive web base technologies (PDF 17pp)
Abstract
Purpose
This paper reports the findings from an empirical analysis of stakeholder opinions relating to t-government within a United Kingdom local authority. These t-government initiatives are related to a national drive for the implementation of t-government from the UK Central Government. The aim of this paper is to gain insight, knowledge and understanding into important issues relating to t-government from a single case study, senior executive, decision making and user perspective, and to develop a framework for t-government.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper utilises an interpretive exploratory case study research via structured interviews with senior and strategic executives in the case study organisation.
Findings
A conceptualised framework for t-government is extrapolated from the issues raised in the case study, to assist with the t-government initiatives for UK public sector and elsewhere.
Research limitations/implications
The paper is a single case study, not generalisable, but may be generally useful (Walsham).
Practical implications
The paper extrapolates lessons learnt, framework and options for successful t-government deployment, from a senior executive user perspective.
Social implications
Social inclusion is an important and current issue and is discussed in context of the case study.
Originality/value
The paper brings together the literature, recent discussions within enterprise, United Kingdom Central Government, public sector and t-government, together with an exploratory empirical public sector case study from a senior user perspective. The aim is to inform theory and practice.
Hazel’s comment:
I’ve seen so little on transformational government in recent months that I’d almost forgotten that it was still on the government’s agenda.
In case you are in the same position here is a link that may help, Wikipedia, of course!
I also found another article, this time from 2009, which I thought interesting.
Transformational Government and Assistive web base technologies (PDF 17pp)
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