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Direct linkJackson, Ann; Wallis, John – Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 2006
Despite its position as a key mechanism for ensuring accountability to the government and to the public, and as a perceived tool to improve standards and outcomes, the inspection of education--and in particular of the post-compulsory sector--has been under-researched. This paper contributes to the field through an exploration of the twin…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Inspection, Accountability, Educational Improvement
Peer reviewedJackson, Ann; Whitwell, Belinda – Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 2001
A survey of 82 adults in noncredit programs on the arts and lifelong learning and interviews with 25 identified their motivations and outcomes. They valued noncredit learning for the opportunity to try something new in a nonthreatening environment. These learning opportunities benefited their social involvement, health, and well-being. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Educational Benefits, Foreign Countries, Learning Motivation
Peer reviewedJackson, Ann – Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 2000
An adult education and a community education program in Britain each used action technologies involving participant inquiry for staff development. Action technologies were found to encourage reflective practice and to ground theory in practice. (SK)
Descriptors: Action Research, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Community Education
