Showing papers by "Malcolm Tight published in 2015"
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine the case of academic drift, as an example of a theory developed and applied within higher education research, and conclude that academic drift is at the heart of the long-standing liberal/vocational education debate.
Abstract: This article examines the case of academic drift, as an example of a theory developed and applied within higher education research. It traces the origins and meaning of the term, reviews its application by higher education researchers, and discusses the issues it raises and the critiques it has attracted. It concludes that academic drift is at the heart of the long-standing liberal/vocational education debate, so is likely to continue to attract attention. The contemporary application of this theoretical framework also illustrates both the tendency for researchers to re-invent similar ideas in different times and places, and to ignore or overlook the work of some researchers whilst acknowledging that of others.
57 citations
TL;DR: The authors examines communities of practice as an example of a theory applied within higher education research and traces its origins and meaning, reviews its application by higher education researchers and discusses the issues it raises and the critiques it has attracted.
Abstract: This article examines communities of practice as an example of a theory applied within higher education research. It traces its origins and meaning, reviews its application by higher education researchers and discusses the issues it raises and the critiques it has attracted. This article concludes that while, like all theoretical frameworks, communities of practice has strengths and weaknesses, it remains useful for thinking about academics, students, their disciplines and how they work together.
45 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine the idea of tribes and territories, as an example of a theory developed and applied within higher education research of relevance to higher education policy, and conclude that while, like all theoretical frameworks, it has strengths and weaknesses, it remains of use for thinking about academics, disciplines, their relations and associated policy areas.
31 citations