A series of publications from Foundation Degree Forward
- Apprenticeships and the role of Lifelong Learning Networks
This report identifies LLN strategies that support apprentice progression to higher education. It captures effective practice that LNNs and others can learn from and build on. It also contains some clear messages for a wider range of stakeholders including those with a policy remit. - Career decision-making and career development of part-time Foundation degree students (full report)
Authors: Claire Callender David Wilkinson and Rebecca Hopkin The findings of a survey of 831 part-time Foundation degree students. The research explored the career intentions and career development of these students and forms part of a larger longitudinal study that will track the students over a number of years. - Career decision-making and career development of part-time Foundation degree students (Executive Summary)
Authors: Claire Callender David Wilkinson and Rebeca Hopkin - Demand led Foundation degrees in Construction Management
Author: Gordon Edwards
In order to learn from Fd developments in Construction Management (CM) four case studies of Fd developments nearing completion in mid 2008 were examined in a workshop sponsored by fdf and CEBE at Salford University on 12th June 2008. These reports are informed by the material presented at the workshop separate detailed research reports generated in each of the projects final programme specifications and detailed discussions with project leaders. - Dos and Don'ts for Working with Employers and Developing Successful Foundation Degree and other Work-related Accredited Higher Education Programmes
Author: John Benyon Belinda Mckee and Katie Morris
During 2007 and 2008 the colleges - University of Leicester Network (CULN) undertook a study looking at the factors influencing the success of Foundation degrees. - Employers' Engagement with Foundation Degrees
Author:John Benyon Belinda Mckee and Katie Morris
During 2007 and 2008 the Colleges - University of Leicester Network (CULN) undertook a study looking at the factors influencing the success of Foundation degrees. - Features of Apprenticeship Programmes that Support Progression to Higher Education
Author: University Vocational Awards Council
A Summary of finding of research carried out in 2008 by the University Vocational Awards Council for fdf. The research aimed to identify features of apprenticeship programmes that facilitate progression to higher education. - Foundation degrees - Barriers and Opportunities in the Professional Bodies Sector
Author: Christina Williams and William Hanson
PARN (the Professional Associations Research Network) was commissioned by fdf to carry out research that identifies how Foundation degrees fit in with routes to qualification in the professions. The research also examines opportunities for facilitating partnerships between professional bodies and providers of Foundation degrees as well as identifying barriers preventing such collaboration. - Guidance for the assessment of work-based learning in Foundation degrees
Author: Harvey Woolfe and Mantz Yorke
fdf commissioned the Student Assessment and Classification Working Group (SACWG) to produce a guide to the assessment of work-based learning in Foundation degrees. A guide consisting of 18 principles supportive of good practice in the assessment of work-based learning and examples of innovation practice offered by providers was published in August 2010. A literaure review carried out as part of this research has also been published. - Inclusion by Degrees
This is the summary report of a study carried out on behalf of fdf from May2007 to April 2008. The purpose was to provide evidence based on the experiences of disabled students education providers and employers to enhance fdf's information advice and guidance service in order to widen participation to Foundation degrees for disabled people. - Learning juggling and achieving
Authors: Mantz Yorke and Bernard Longden
In 2008 fdf commissioned Mantz Yorke and Bernard Longden to undertake research that examined the experiences of part-time Foundation degree students. This report presents the outcomes of a survey of 474 students who were engaged on part-time Foundation degree programmes in 31 institutions. - Part-time Foundation Degree Students and their Employers
Author: Geoff Mason
Areport by Geoff Mason that draws on a survey of employers of part-time Foundation degree students in order to examine the extent and nature of employe support. - Putting Knowledge to Work: re-contextualising knowledge through the design and implementation of work-based learning at higher edication levels
Authors: David Guile and Karen Evans
The Institue of Education published the findings of their research project 'Putting Knowledge to Work' in 2009. The research challenges conventional notions of academic knowledge as context-free and it demonstrates that there are complex processes of 're-contextualising' knowledge through the design and implementation of work-based learning at higher education levels. This short guide has been produced to encourage curriculum development teams to draw upon the research and think through carefully and in depth the purpose and processes involved in work-based learning. - Review of Research Literature Focussed on Foundation degrees
Author: Lee Harvey
An extensive review of research focused on Foundation degrees. It was undertaken on behalf of but independently from fdf. The review provides an up-to-date compilation of a substantial amount of material on Foundation degrees. It also provides a basis for an agenda for furture research work foccussed on Foundation degrees. - Students experiences of full-time Foundation degrees
Authors: Holly Higgins Jane Artess and Isla Johnstone
fdf commissioned the Higher Education Careers Service Unit (HECSU) to examine the experiences of full-time Foundation degree students. This report was published in Augest 2010. - The Impact of Foundation Degrees on the Workplace and Students-Research Summary
In 2007 fdf commissioned a number of research projects that examined the impact of Foundation degrees on the workplace and students. This publication summarises the findings of these projects. - The placement experience of students on full-time Foundation degrees
Author: Mantz Yorke
A small-scale study of the placement experience of students on full-time Foundation degrees.
Publisher: Foundation Degree Forward (FDF)