Beschreibung:
'The authors, through the inspiring stories of the student participants, succeed in providing valuable insight into the lives and identities of a significant sub-set of student diversity - mature-age men. In the process, this reveals another layer of meaning within the tapestry of students which now populates our universities. They conclude with important recommendations for institutions to improve and enhance the experience of those returning to education, offering them a greater chance to achieve their goals.'Dr Cathy Stone, The University of Newcastle, Australia
PART I. Concepts, theories and issues.- Chapter 1. Mature-age male students.- PART II. Aspirations and motivations.- Chapter 2. Work.- Chapter 3. Family.- Chapter 4. Love of learning.- PART III. Studying, learning and fitting in.- Chapter 5. Attitudes to school.- Chapter 6. Fitting in on campus.- Chapter 7. Studying and learning.- PART IV. Conclusions and recommendations.- Chapter 8. Conclusions.