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Work Integrated Learning

A Guide to Effective Practice

By Lesley Cooper, Janice Orrell, Margaret Bowden

Published March 24th 2010 by Routledge – 224 pages

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Description

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 experiences

  • The what, when, where, why and who of WIL across professions

  • Advice on building relationships between higher education and the workplace

  • Guidance on preparing learners effectively for work

  • Practical case studies from firsthand experience

  • Direct information and instruction on the use of WIL

Work 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.

Contents

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

Author Bio

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.