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Zusatztext 'It is well written! organised and presented in an engaging style. It has been well researched! draws upon the reflections of the three authors! who are experts in this field and as such provide helpful insights and considerations for those who are less experienced and are now confronted with the task of providing students with effective work integrated learning experiences.' - Stephen Billett! Vocations and Learning Journal! 2011 Informationen zum Autor Lesley Cooper is Acting Principal and Vice-President at the Laurier Brantford Campus at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada, and Adjunct Professor of Social Work at Flinders University, Australia. Janice Orrell is a Higher Education Consultant and Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Education at Flinders University, Australia. Margaret Bowden is a Research Assistant and Thesis Editing Consultant at Flinders University, Australia. Klappentext The demand for work-ready graduates, who are familiar with organizational practices in the workplace is increasing, and so the need for greater work integrated learning (WIL) is a growing concern for the education sector. With the globalization of higher education and the cultural and linguistic challenges this brings, WIL has become a core strategic issue for many organizations. Examining WIL as a process of integration between workplaces, higher education institutions, government, business and industry, this book includes:Strategies for managing work integrated learning experiencesThe what, when, where, why and who of WIL across professionsAdvice on building relationships between higher education and the workplaceGuidance on preparing learners effectively for workPractical case studies from firsthand experienceDirect information and instruction on the use of WILWork Integrated Learning is a practical guide that can be used by the education sector and employers alike. An integrated resource, applicable to all involved in work integrated learning, it will also appeal to pro-Vice Chancellors of teaching and learning, WIL coordinators, careers services, and all those involved with standards and competency. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements The Authors Introduction 1. The New Higher Education Enterprise 2. A Conceptual Framework For Work Integrated Learning 3. Working To Learn, Learning To Work 4. Teaching In Work Integrated Learning 5. Assessing Work Integrated Learning 6. Supervision 7. Managing Difficult Situations 8. The Work Integrated Learning Process Appendix 1: Workplace Literacies - Knowledge, Skills And Attributes Appendix 2: Specific Risks And Difficulties Encountered In The Workplace Glossary References ...
