Pedagogy of the repressed: research and professionality within HE in FE

Wilson, Andrew; Wilson, Benita

Abstract

This paper provides a reflective focus on the concept of change to the professional identity of FE lecturers. Traditional perceptions of FE staff as vocational specialists are contested and the emergence of a new professional with an extended professionality is discussed. The changes analysed deal with the emergence of the HEin FE sector and the need for lecturers and management to engage with a research ethos to support the development of the new professionalism. Models of researchare discussed and barriers to their implementation are considered. Finally there is a consideration of the possibilities and challenges reflective practice and actionresearch offer as starting point methodologies for novitiate researchers.

Citation

Wilson, A., & Wilson, B. (2011). Pedagogy of the repressed: research and professionality within HE in FE. Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 16(4), 465 - 478. https://doi.org/10.1080/13596748.2011.627169

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jul 17, 2011
• Online Publication Date: Dec 9, 2011
• Publication Date: 2011-12
• Journal: Research in Post-Compulsory Education
• Print ISSN: 1359-6748
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 16
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 465 - 478
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13596748.2011.627169
• Keywords: Research in HE in FE; Research in FE; Models of research; Professionalism
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/409651
• Publisher URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13596748.2011.627169