This book focuses on a renewed interest in work based learning in higher education. Due to an increased emphasis on employability in the graduate population, supported by wider policy changes, work based learning is becoming an increasingly pressing issue in higher education. The authors detail innovations from a breadth of UK universities, where academics have creatively addressed changes in work based learning structure, pedagogy and support systems. These changes in turn recognise the impact of real-life learning experiences on student progression, on both an academic development and a personally transformative level. Encompassing a wide variety of topics, the examples within the book are supported by theory and carefully detailed practice pedagogy. This valuable edited collection will be of interest to practitioners and scholars of work based learning and higher education, as well as a useful practical guide for academic developers.
Draws on a wide range of voices to highlight the variety of participants within work based learning Responds to the continuing debate on graduate employability skills Suggests a mutually beneficially framework for both learners and employers to ensure the learning is enriching and deepseated
Dawn A. Morley
Graduate employment University Employability skills Career development Student learning