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This book, aimed at professionals working in the postcompulsory education sector and students who are completing professional courses in education, explores issues facing teachers and trainers working in postcompulsory education and the contrasting views that are held. It is presented in three parts, each of which includes a self-assessment exercise. Part one, 'Post compulsory education in context', contains: Overview: post-compulsory education in context / John Lea (p. 5-32); In defence of vocationalism / Andy Armitage (p. 33-42); The changed nexus between work and education / Dennis Hayes (p. 43-55). Part two, 'The organization of post-compulsory education', contains: Overview: the organization of post-compulsory education / John Lea (p. 59-86); Managerialism and professionalism in post-compulsory education / Dennis Hayes (p. 87-100); Accountability and effectiveness in post-compulsory education / Laurie Lomas (p. 101-112). Part three, 'Conducting research in educational settings', contains: Overview: conducting research in educational settings / John Lea (p. 115-145); The case for action research / Sharon Markless (p. 146-152); The truths about educational research / Dennis Hayes (p. 153-167).