Understanding Contemporary Issues in Higher Education

<p>This insightful book offers a wide-ranging collection of lively discussions on contemporary issues policies and practices in higher education. Bartram integrates contributions from experienced academics teachers and students in a unique approach and structure designed to enable students with both specific and wide-ranging interests in higher education to extend their understanding.</p> <p></p> <p>Including discussion points research tasks and suggestions on further reading in each chapter <i>Understanding Contemporary Issues in Higher Education</i> discusses a range of topics such as: </p> <ul> <p> <li>universities and the mental health 'crisis';</li> <p></p> <p> <li>knowledge the state and the market;</li> <p></p> <p> <li>the role of technology in teaching and academic celebrification;</li> <p></p> <p> <li>disability diversity and inclusive placement learning.</li> <p></p></ul> <p></p> <p>Written specifically for Education Studies students this book constitutes a timely addition to student-focused themed studies looking at aspects of higher education.</p>