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Tremlett, Thomas and Taylor 1995
Citation Text:
Tremlett, N., Thomas, A. and Taylor, S. (1995) Individual commitment to learning: providers’ attitudes. Research Series 47. Sheffield: Employment Department.Editorial Comment:
Focus of study
Quantitative data were gathered from 857 learning providers (including further, higher education and adult education institutions, charities, Trade Union and private sector providers). Qualitative data were gathered from 25 providers.
Key findings
Nearly all claimed to provide advice about courses both pre-enrolment and oncourse. Most providers, especially FE colleges, recognised the central importance of pre-entry advice and guidance. Providers, especially HE and FE institutions, recognised the importance of on-course advice and guidance in reducing drop-out and encouraging participation. Just under a quarter reported that they did not offer any form of follow-up action or support to students who completed their courses. Very few had any system of monitoring the impact of their advice and guidance services. Nearly one-third said they had plans for altering their provision of follow-up action in the future, and in a third of these intended expanding or increasing their advice and guidance services.
Additional comments
More recent research may indicate an improvement in data collection and IAG provision. Martinez and Munday (1998) have undertaken research in this area which we have been unavailable to access within the timescale.