Work Integrated Learning: A guide to effective practice

by Cooper; Lesley

• ISBN13: 9780415556774
• ISBN10: 0415556775
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2010-04-30
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

As employers increasingly seek work-ready graduates who are familiar with organisational practice, the need for work integrated learning (WIL) greatens. With the globalisation of higher education and the cultural and linguistic challenges this brings, WIL has become a core strategic issue to many organisations. How do we enable workplaces to assist students with learning practice and help higher education institutions work with government, business and industry to enable integration of learning?This book takes a unique, practical, hands-on approach to the everyday activity of work integrated learning, addressing the topic through both direct instruction and case studies derived from actual experience. It provides strategies to simplify management of work integrated learning experiences, and explores the what, when, where, why, who and how of the concept across many professions. It contains exercises that will assist and encourage employers, students and staff responsible for the organisation of WIL.Work Integrated Learning is a practical guide that can be used by the education sector and employers alike. Vitally, it is an integrated resource, as applicable to employees as to readers in the education sector. It will also appeal to pro-Vice Chancellors of teaching and learning, WIL coordinators, careers services, and all those involved with standards and competency.