Doing Insider Research in Universities: Volume 1 (Doctoral Research into Higher Education) - Softcover

Trowler, Prof Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1500672726 ISBN 13: 9781500672720

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

Updated for 2016, This book is helpful for anyone who wants to research the higher education institution (HEI*) in which they are employed or enrolled. It is concise, while still being comprehensive and useful, recognising that people appreciate concision. The book offers guidance on the issues which are specific to insider research in universities as particular types of organizations. Its audience is newcomers to insider research within universities considering doing such a project for professional reasons, for a PhD, or as part of a funded research project.

About this title

About the Author:

Paul Trowler is Professor in Higher Education, Lancaster University and Research Director of here@Lancaster (the higher education research and evaluation centre there). He has research interests which include: enhancing student engagement; academic 'tribes' and their disciplinary territories; planning and managing change in universities; the implementation of planned change particularly related to the enhancement of the curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment; higher education policy-making and environmental change; cultures in universities; and approaches to evaluation.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1500672726
• ISBN 13: 9781500672720
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 76