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Informationen zum Autor Ruth Helyer is Head of Workforce Development (Research & Policy) at Teesside University, UK and a National Teaching Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Klappentext Work-based learning routes are a versatile and innovative way to gain higher education qualifications. This book reflects that flexibility and prepares tutors for helping work-based students learn in a variety of ways at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Offering practical information and advice, the book covers the major aspects of work-based learning, which include: . accreditation of prior learning (APL) . work-based projects . learning agreements . relevant innovative assessment methods . quality assurance and enhancement mechanisms . how technology can be utilised as a learning tool. Featuring activities, case studies and useful hints and tips informed by a range of international scholars, it's the ideal companion for tutors of work-based learning students. Zusammenfassung Work-based learning routes are a flexible and innovative way to gain Higher Education qualifications. This book reflects that flexibility and prepares tutors for helping work-based students learn in a variety of ways. It covers the major aspects of work-based learning, including: APL; work-based projects; quality assurance; and use of technology. Inhaltsverzeichnis Notes on Contributors Foreword Introduction Key subjects and words 1. How does Work-Based Learning fit into Higher Education? 2. Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Work-based learning 3. Flexible Frameworks and Building Blocks 4. Negotiation and Work-based Learning 5. Recognising and accrediting prior experiential learning 6. Turning practitioners in practitioner-researchers 7. Supporting Work-based learners 8. Quality enhancement and work-based learning 9. Using social media to enhance work-based learning 10. Learning in the workplace globally 11. Learning to learn 12. A transcultural dance: enriching work-based learning facilitation 13. Promoting learning through work-based experience: mimetic learning in action Appendix 1: Ethics and the work-based learner Appendix 2: Some research terms Bibliography Index....
