Theory of change : debates and applications to access and participation in higher education

Theory of Change speaks to those looking for an academically rigorous discussion of the origins and debates around this approach in Higher Education. Melding together robust academic research with examples of practice, the book provides specific applications of using a Theory of Change across key st...

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Other Authors Dent, Samuel (Editor), Mountford-Zimdars, Anna (Editor), Burke, Ciaran (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022.
SeriesGreat debates in higher education.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781800717893
DOI10.1108/9781800717879
Physical Description1 online resource (220 pages).

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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction / Samuel Dent, Anna Mountford-Zimdars, and Ciaran Burke Section 1. Debating Theory of Change in HE
  • Chapter 1. How do we know what we think we know - and are we right? Five new questions about research, practice and policy on widening access to higher education / Neil Harrison
  • Chapter 2. Theory of change as model building: Identifying contexts and mechanisms as our focus for evaluation / Jill Hanson, Greg Brown, and Julian Crockford Section 2. Applications of Theory of Change in Access and Participation
  • Chapter 3. Using theory of change to enhance evaluation and evidence / Joanne Moore, Vicky Cotterill, Anna Davey, and Anna Mountford-Zimdars
  • Chapter 4. Using theory-based approaches to embed evaluation within a small specialist performing arts institution / Jon Rainford and Vanessa Baptista
  • Chapter 5. Putting theory of change to practice: Evaluating a collaborative widening participation programme / Catherine Kelly
  • Chapter 6. Student led change: Creating authentic and engaging experiences for staff and students / Luke Millard, Julie Blackwell Young, and Daniela Bandeva
  • Chapter 7. Broadening access: Embedding social change leadership / Kantha Dayaram, Reena Tiwari, and Subhadarsini Parida Conclusion: Top Tips for Putting Theory of Change into Practice / Samuel Dent, Anna Mountford-Zimdars, and Ciaran Burke.