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Law and ethics: problematising the role of the foundation degree and paralegal education in English post-compulsory education

Gibby, Caroline and Ingleby, Ewan (2016) Law and ethics: problematising the role of the foundation degree and paralegal education in English post-compulsory education. Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 21 (1-2). pp. 151-162. ISSN 1359-6748

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Abstract

This article is based on research on a foundation degree programme in paralegal education in England. The content explores the pedagogical benefits of this academic programme with its work-related focus. The research has been completed with academic tutors and students who are associated with a foundation degree programme in paralegal education in the north of England. The researchers have adopted an ethnographic paradigm in their exploration of learning and teaching within this academic programme. The research is 'field based' as it is situated in a particular context and it has occurred over four years of investigation. The article advocates the development of a transformative learning ethos that is based on a sound philosophy of teaching and learning in order to support the development of understandings of ethics within a vocational foundation degree context. The originality of the article rests in the observation that paralegal education is ideally situated within a foundation degree structure due to its vocational emphasis and its philosophy of pedagogy. The combination of practical work experience on the foundation degree and a clear vision of pedagogy has led to the emergence of a vibrant curriculum within a post-compulsory educational context.

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Depositing User: Caroline Gibby

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Item ID: 10589
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1080/13596748.2015.1125671
ISSN: 1359-6748
URI: http://sure.sunderland.ac.uk/id/eprint/10589
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/13596748.2015.1125671

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Date Deposited: 10 Sep 2019 10:36
Last Modified: 02 May 2023 10:56

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Author: Caroline Gibby
Author: Ewan Ingleby

University Divisions

Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism
Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism > School of Law
Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism > Sunderland Law School

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Law > Law

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