Self-determined approach to learning: A social science perspective by Michael Snowden, Jamie P. Halsall

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A book review of Khan, K., Gurbutt, D. and Cragg, R. (2022) Changes in the higher education sector: contemporary drivers and the pursuit of excellence. London: Anthem Press. by Retha Schwanke

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Embedding employability behaviours by Deryn Graham

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The English Teaching Excellence (and student outcomes) Framework: intelligent accountability in higher education? by Deem, R, Baird, J

“…This paper explores what underlies the recent introduction of a Higher Education Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in England. Related changes to the higher education landscape are discussedion: the (2017 Higher Education Act and creation of a new HE regulator, the Office for Students. …”

Communities of practice in life sciences and the need for brokering [version 1; referees: 3 approved] by Anne Tierney

“…However, in 2015, the UK government announced that a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) would be introduced into higher education in England, as early as 2017. …”
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‘Structured agency’, normalising power, and third space workers: higher education professional services staff as regulatory policy actors by McKay, F, Robson, J

“…This study presents findings from a nested institutional case study, in a research-intensive institution, of the experiences of professional services staff implementing the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Examining how policy ‘landed’ in two academic schools, the findings present staff acting as both operational and strategic drivers: experiencing the regulatory policy cycle as opportunities, subjugation and threat. …”

Capturing Student Satisfaction: A Case Study on the National Student Survey Results to Identify the Needs of Students in STEM Related Courses for a Better Learning Experience by Anastasia Sofroniou, Bhairavi Premnath, Konstantinos Poutos

“…The recently introduced National Student Survey (NSS) has become one of the most important metrics to assess student satisfaction that influences directly the university league tables and the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), which in turn effects international and national student recruitment. …”
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