ABSTRACT
B. Simon questioned the lack of pedagogy in England. He meant that there was no identifiable systematic approach to teaching and learning that was based on theoretical ideas. The pedagogical vacuum might apply to the post-compulsory education sector in England, otherwise known as further education or lifelong learning sector, although the various nomenclature of the sector, to an extent, highlight the diversity and issues of the sector. The diversity might be viewed from the provisions from the academic to the vocational, the academic levels from the pre-university to higher levels, and the age groups of the learners from 14-plus and beyond. Furthermore, the sector is also known for offering learners with diverse learning requirements opportunities to continue their education. Perhaps, the diversity of the sector might also be the cause of its lack of distinctiveness compared to the compulsory and higher education sectors. The chapter also presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in this book.
