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Keane, Elaine – Teaching in Higher Education, 2011
Equality and quality in higher education (HE) are frequently juxtaposed in the literature. This paper presents evidence to contest deficit assumptions about widening participation, particularly the belief that entering HE with "non-traditional" entry qualifications lowers standards. Drawing on a three-year constructivist grounded theory…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Constructivism (Learning), Foreign Countries, Educational Environment
Dublin Univ. (Ireland). Dept. of Teacher Education. – 1989
An overview is presented of the system of education in Ireland, with special reference to teacher education. Educational requirements for the early grades are briefly covered, and changing patterns in schooling are pointed out. The system of higher education is outlined prior to a more in-depth description of the system of teacher education.…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Admission Criteria, Degree Requirements, English Curriculum