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English Versions of
Democratisation and Diversion
Gareth Parry
University of Sheffield
In memory of Martin Trow
Why comparisons of American community
colleges and English further education
colleges are few and fertile
Arguments with Trow
ambivalence to diversity
no common system
two growth scenarios
rejoinders: immediate and absent
Difficulties with Dearing
borrowing: more Scotland, less America
a special (sub-baccalaureate) mission
the preservation of sectors
responses: reluctant and radical
Democratisation: from above
Intervention to expand participation and
progression:
‘delivery’ in further education
structured partnerships
lifelong learning networks
Diversion: from above
Intervention to ‘break’ the pattern of
demand:
a work-focused foundation degree
employer engagement
awarding powers for colleges