Overview

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 stages of the student life cycle. The Theory of Change underpinning this book is that national and international practitioners, policy makers, higher education professionals, students and academic faculty will increase awareness and ability to use a Theory of Change in their own work. This, in turn, will mainstream the use which will lead to better interventions and practices. In the field of access and participation in higher education, it will ultimately lead to more disadvantaged students entering and successfully progressing from higher education. This book helps to establish a common lexicon around a Theory of Change approach and enable discussion of demonstrable, meaningful reflections on the 'change' work has on inequalities in higher education access and participation.

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Author:   Samuel Dent (Staffordshire University, UK) ,  Anna Mountford-Zimdars (University of Exeter, UK) ,  Ciaran Burke (University of the West of England, UK)
Publisher:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.220kg
ISBN:  

9781800717909

ISBN 10:   1800717903
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   09 May 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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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

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Samuel Dent PFHEA is Head of Academic Development at Staffordshire University. Anna Mountford-Zimdars PFHEA is Joint Director of the Centre for Social Mobility at the University of Exeter and a Trustee of the SRHE Ciaran Burke is Associate Professor of Higher Education at the University of the West of England.

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