Learning, Curriculum and Employability in Higher Education

Peter Knight, Mantz Yorke

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Routledge
04 December 2003

Sociology: work & labour; Organisation & management of education; Higher & further education, tertiary education; Careers guidance

This timely and insightful book tackles the highly topical subject of graduate underemployment with remarkable insight and clarity. The authors offer a ground-breaking

model that can be easily implemented in institutions to make low-cost, high-gain improvements to students' employability. The range of topics covered includes:

The challenge of employability

The study and careers of English graduates

The enhancement of practice

Assessing employability

The

Skills Plus project. Based on a set of over 200 in-depth interviews with recent graduates, this book forms a unique account of the meanings of employability in the workplace. Anyone with a responsibility for curriculum development or policy making within higher education, who wants to advance learning and promote employability amongst their students, will find this book essential reading.

By: Peter Knight, Mantz Yorke
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 470g
ISBN: 9780415303439
ISBN 10: 0415303435
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 04 December 2003
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Peter Knight is Senior Lecturer in Educational Research at the Open University. Mantz Yorke is Director of the Centre for Higher Education Development at Liverpool John Moores University.

Reviews for Learning, Curriculum and Employability in Higher Education

'Overall, I consider this an excellent book ... I would recommend it as a challenging read for all those involved with student tuition, programme design and quality assurance.' - Chris Beaumont, LTSN-ICS website