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Originally published in 1964
The Experience of Higher Education concentrates upon the aims and expectations with which students enter higher education; the relationship between teacher and pupil; the influence of residential patterns; and students' sense of the relevance of their education in a wider social context.
List of contents
Introduction Part I: The Inquiry 1. Students’ Approach to Higher Education 2. The Appreciation of Vocational Relevance 3. The Academic Experience 4. The Influence of Accommodation on the Experience of University 5. Social Groupings at University 6. Social Life at Northampton College 7. Segregation and Integration of Higher Education 8. Personal Relationships 9. Social Stratification and the Egalitarian Ethic Part II: Some Personal Reflections 10. Students’ Experience and the University Ideal Appendices 1. The Students’ Background and Academic Performance 2. The Interviews 3. Statistical Summary 4. List of References Index
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Peter Marris
Summary
Originally published in 1964 The Experience of Higher Education concentrates upon the aims and expectations with which students enter higher education; the relationship between teacher and pupil; the influence of residential patterns; and students' sense of the relevance of their education in a wider social context.
