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In the spotlight: a NIACE briefing on participation in learning by adults from minority ethnic groups

When account is taken of the younger age profile of Britain's black and minority ethnic communities, it is clear th... Show more
When account is taken of the younger age profile of Britain's black and minority ethnic communities, it is clear that the levels of adult participation in learning are strikingly low in some, but not all, groups. The different experience of different groups is the starkest finding: for instance, adults from Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities fare worse than all other groups. Yet it is clear that the apparent cycle of low or no qualifications and poor participation rates disguises deeper, more complicated truths. When Bangladeshi adults begin to get qualifications their participation rates soar; Bangladeshi and Pakistani adults in work are much more likely to learn than those outside it; and Bangladeshi and Pakistani adults are exceptionally active in self-organised as distinct from taught learning. These results leave room for sustained activity to ensure that all Britain’s communities can benefit from the government's commitment to securing economic prosperity and social cohesion through lifelong learning.
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Related NIACE surveys on adult participation in learning are indexed from TD/TNC 86.387 to TD/TNC 86.389. Show less

Authors: Aldridge, Fiona; Dutton, Yanina; Tuckett, Alan

Date: 2006

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Participation; Qualifications; Gender ... [+] Show more
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Are we closing the gap?: a NIACE briefing on participation in adult learning by minority ethnic groups

The research data in this book indicate that, collectively, adults from Britain's black and minority ethnic communi... Show more
The research data in this book indicate that, collectively, adults from Britain's black and minority ethnic communities participate in learning in similar proportions to the general adult population. However, this conceals significant differences between different minority ethnic groups, with some exhibiting extremely low levels of particpation in adult learning. It is clear that the challenge is most extreme for adults identifying themselves with the Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities. For women, the rate is lower still. That said, it is comforting to note that the decline in levels of participation amongst Pakistani adults is less marked than for other groups. These findings are a challenge to the government's commitment to ensuring social cohesion and access to the labour market to all communities in the UK through lifelong learning.
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Authors: Aldridge, Fiona; Lamb, Hayley; Tuckett, Alan

Corporate authors: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (England and Wales) (NIACE)

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: NIACE briefing paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Participation; Lifelong learning ... [+] Show more
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Light and shade: a NIACE briefing on participation in adult learning by minority ethnic adults

This briefing draws upon data from the 2001/2002 English Local Labour Force Survey and was produced in partnership ... Show more
This briefing draws upon data from the 2001/2002 English Local Labour Force Survey and was produced in partnership with the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) for Adult Learners' Week 2003. The analysis shows that there is an absolute need to focus on adults from minority ethnic groups and sub-groups who are under-represented in learning, particularly Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities, as well as women from a number of minority ethnic groups. The report also shows that some communities, notably African and those with mixed ethnic origins, significantly outperform the national averages for participation. The data show that the educational system is dramatically more effective at serving the learning needs of some communities than others.
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Authors: Aldridge, Fiona; Tuckett, Alan

Corporate authors: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (England and Wales) (NIACE)

Date: 2003

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Participation; Students; Adult and community education ... [+] Show more

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In the spotlight: a NIACE briefing on participation in learning by adults from minority ethnic groups

Are we closing the gap?: a NIACE briefing on participation in adult learning by minority ethnic groups

Light and shade: a NIACE briefing on participation in adult learning by minority ethnic adults