Ann-Marie Houghton
Biographic Data
| ID | 5239051 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ann-Marie Houghton |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ann-Marie |
| FAMILY NAME | Houghton |
| SIGNATURE | HOUGHTON A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Lancaster University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1289-1878 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Is all well? Academically successful international students in Malaysia
Purpose This paper aims to examine the adjustment experiences of academically successful international students in living and learning in a private Malaysian higher education institution (HEI). Design/methodology/approach A total of 53 international students participated in a mixed-method study, where they completed a survey (close- and open-ended questions). Also, 12 international students were interviewed. Findings The findings diverge from oth…
Delivering Careers Guidance in English Secondary Schools
Recent policy on careers guidance in England suggests a somewhat straightforward process. The assumption is that quality careers guidance will enable young people to make informed career-related decisions. However, the ‘reality’ of provision is far more complex, as highlighted by the findings from a small in-depth study of careers provision in one National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP) consortium. The study used a theoretical framework …
An ongoing challenge and a chance to diversify university outreach to tackle inequality
2017) explore aspects of inequality all too familiar within Higher Education and consider ways in which universities are key responders to educational inequality.I found the paper offered many points of connection with my own research in the past as well as current preoccupations.In this reply, I reflect on some past and present connections that relate to factors associated with engaging community groups and the notion of outreach
Transition experiences of disabled young people
This paper outlines the changing employment climate and shift in attitudes towards disabled people who are expected to become economically active in order to fulfil their role as responsible citizens. We briefly describe the employment profile of disabled people and reiterate the combination of factors identified in shaping progression into the workforce. We provide a summary of two research projects, the Disability Effective Inclusive Policies (…
Transition experiences of disabled young people
This paper outlines the changing employment climate and shift in attitudes towards disabled people who are expected to become economically active in order to fulfil their role as responsible citizens. We briefly describe the employment profile of disabled people and reiterate the combination of factors identified in shaping progression into the workforce. We provide a summary of two research projects, the Disability Effective Inclusive Policies (…
Transition experiences of disabled young people
This paper outlines the changing employment climate and shift in attitudes towards disabled people who are expected to become economically active in order to fulfil their role as responsible citizens. We briefly describe the employment profile of disabled people and reiterate the combination of factors identified in shaping progression into the workforce. We provide a summary of two research projects, the Disability Effective Inclusive Policies (…
An ongoing challenge and a chance to diversify university outreach to tackle inequality
2017) explore aspects of inequality all too familiar within Higher Education and consider ways in which universities are key responders to educational inequality.I found the paper offered many points of connection with my own research in the past as well as current preoccupations.In this reply, I reflect on some past and present connections that relate to factors associated with engaging community groups and the notion of outreach
Is all well? Academically successful international students in Malaysia
Purpose This paper aims to examine the adjustment experiences of academically successful international students in living and learning in a private Malaysian higher education institution (HEI). Design/methodology/approach A total of 53 international students participated in a mixed-method study, where they completed a survey (close- and open-ended questions). Also, 12 international students were interviewed. Findings The findings diverge from oth…
Delivering Careers Guidance in English Secondary Schools
Recent policy on careers guidance in England suggests a somewhat straightforward process. The assumption is that quality careers guidance will enable young people to make informed career-related decisions. However, the ‘reality’ of provision is far more complex, as highlighted by the findings from a small in-depth study of careers provision in one National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP) consortium. The study used a theoretical framework …
Political science (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Pedagogy (3 works) · Education Systems and Policy (2 works) · Higher Education and Employability (2 works) · Inequality (2 works) · Outreach (2 works) · Public relations (2 works) · Social science (2 works) · Centrality (1 work)