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dc.contributor.authorMedcalf, Richard
dc.date.accessioned2017-11-14T14:56:54Z
dc.date.available2017-11-14T14:56:54Z
dc.date.issued2014-07
dc.identifier.citationResearch and scholarship in a ‘HE in FE’ environment 2014, 15:11 Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education
dc.identifier.issn14738376
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.jhlste.2014.03.001
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2436/620851
dc.description.abstractAcademic staff working in higher education environments perform a wide variety of roles which are each integral to their professional identity. A fundamental constituent of this identity is the relative place and value of research and scholarship. The way in which such an identity transpires in a ‘HE in FE’ context is less understood, particularly in cases where academic responsibilities differ from the HE norm. This paper presents a study that details the perceptions and experiences of academic staff in a ‘HE in FE’ context in regards to their engagement in scholarly activity. Forty-four questionnaire respondents detailed both personal and institutional factors that contribute to the practical and philosophical challenges relating to the conduct of research. The value which is placed upon opportunities to engage in scholarly work often appeared unfulfilled; a range of barriers were described which ranged from workload related issues, issues of self-confidence and a perceived lack of institutional support. This study further emphasises the need to facilitate opportunities for research and scholarly activities within a growing segment of the HE marketplace.
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.relation.urlhttp://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1473837614000094
dc.subjectResearch and scholarship
dc.subjectHigher Education
dc.subjectFurther Education
dc.subjectHE in FE
dc.titleResearch and scholarship in a ‘HE in FE’ environment
dc.typeJournal article
dc.identifier.journalJournal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education
dc.source.volume15
dc.source.issueJuly
dc.source.beginpage11
dc.source.endpage19
refterms.dateFOA2018-08-21T14:31:34Z
html.description.abstractAcademic staff working in higher education environments perform a wide variety of roles which are each integral to their professional identity. A fundamental constituent of this identity is the relative place and value of research and scholarship. The way in which such an identity transpires in a ‘HE in FE’ context is less understood, particularly in cases where academic responsibilities differ from the HE norm. This paper presents a study that details the perceptions and experiences of academic staff in a ‘HE in FE’ context in regards to their engagement in scholarly activity. Forty-four questionnaire respondents detailed both personal and institutional factors that contribute to the practical and philosophical challenges relating to the conduct of research. The value which is placed upon opportunities to engage in scholarly work often appeared unfulfilled; a range of barriers were described which ranged from workload related issues, issues of self-confidence and a perceived lack of institutional support. This study further emphasises the need to facilitate opportunities for research and scholarly activities within a growing segment of the HE marketplace.


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