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Sargant 2000
Citation Text:
Sargant, N. (2000) The learning divide revisited. A report on the findings of a UK-wide survey on adult participation in education and learning. Leicester: National Institute for Adult Continuing Education.Editorial Comment:
Focus of study
This quantitative study is based on data collected by interviewing over 5,000 adults (aged 17+). Taught and non-taught learning in vocational and non-vocational subjects is covered.
Key findings
5% of the sample reported giving up a course before completion. Of these, 25% gave reasons related to the course such as finding it too difficult (7%) or not suitable (6%). Learners who gave up appear to be in greater proportions in the categories associated with educational disadvantage. According to the author findings indicate "the need for appropriate information and advice which might help match learners to courses more appropriately, support them better and hence reduce drop-out". 40% of respondents agreed that there was not enough help and advice available about different sorts of learning.
Additional comments
Both the data and respondents’ comments suggest that learning information and advice is lacking and better provision might aid retention especially of educationally disadvantaged groups.