Enhancing Employability In Higher Education Through Work Based Learning

Author : Dawn A. Morley
Publisher : Springer
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319751665

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Enhancing Employability in Higher Education through Work Based Learning by Dawn A. Morley Pdf

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.

Author : Peter Knight,Mantz Yorke
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : College graduates
ISBN : 0415303427

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Learning, Curriculum and Employability in Higher Education by Peter Knight,Mantz Yorke Pdf

Anyone with a responsibility for curriculum development or policy making within higher education who wants to advance learning and promote employability amongst their students will find this book absolutely essential reading.

Author : Fiona Salmon,Catherine Kevin,Jackie Wurm,Michael Baigent,Vicki Reynolds,Fiona Sherwin,Heather Gaunt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : College graduates
ISBN : 1760516708

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The Power of Things by Fiona Salmon,Catherine Kevin,Jackie Wurm,Michael Baigent,Vicki Reynolds,Fiona Sherwin,Heather Gaunt Pdf

Author : Hong T. M. Bui,Hoa T. M. Nguyen,Doug Cole
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429608216

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Innovate Higher Education to Enhance Graduate Employability by Hong T. M. Bui,Hoa T. M. Nguyen,Doug Cole Pdf

The worldwide marketization of higher education has resulted in a growing pressure on universities’ accountability, particularly in terms of more tangible learning outcomes directly related to paying higher tuition fees. Covering globally diverse perspectives, Innovate Higher Education to Enhance Graduate Employability uses a range of international case studies to help practitioners and researchers review, reflect on and refresh their ability to bridge the gap between university and industry. A timely response to the need to improve the quality of higher education in order to build work readiness in students, this book: Adds a critical, global dimension to this topical area in higher education as well as society’s concerns Provides a number of practice-based case studies on how universities can transform their programmes to enhance graduate employability Acts as a source of practical suggestions for how to improve students' sufficient employability including their skills, knowledge and attitudes Provides insights from theory, practices and policy perspectives. A crucial read for anyone looking to engage with the global issue of graduate employability, Innovate Higher Education to Enhance Graduate Employability covers both theoretical frameworks and practical models through an exploration of how universities around the world are using innovative techniques to enhance employability.

Author : Sonia J. Ferns,Anna D. Rowe,Karsten E. Zegwaard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000429657

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Advances in Research, Theory and Practice in Work-Integrated Learning by Sonia J. Ferns,Anna D. Rowe,Karsten E. Zegwaard Pdf

Work-integrated learning (WIL) is a key strategy for enhancing student employability outcomes and lifelong learning capabilities. This timely publication critically reflects on existing scholarship and practice in WIL, discusses contemporary insights, provides a synopsis of resonating themes, and recommends areas for future research and practice. The book aims to position WIL as a strategic imperative for enabling a sustainable workforce through strengthening graduate capacity both in Australia and globally.The collection of edited scholarly chapters were compiled by 59 researchers, practitioners, and experts in WIL, and supported by the peak national professional body for WIL in Australia, the Australian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN). The chapters cover a range of pertinent topics such as teaching and learning, stakeholder engagement, maximizing learning outcomes, diverse forms of WIL practice, support and infrastructure, and future directions. Specific areas of interest include governance and leadership, student equity and wellbeing, quality and evaluation and interdisciplinary WIL. This book is essential reading for researchers, practitioners, workplace and community partners, university leaders, and policy makers, as the practice of WIL continues to expand in the higher education sector.

Author : Alice Diver
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030263423

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Employability via Higher Education: Sustainability as Scholarship by Alice Diver Pdf

This book discusses the topic of graduate employability from the premise that in this era of ‘massification,’ economic austerity, and political uncertainties, higher education (HE) no longer guarantees a clear ‘work place advantage.’ Divided into three sections, the book offers theoretical and philosophical discourses on the ‘HE quandary,’ whilst taking into account – and critiquing - political, temporal, and national contexts. It culminates in an investigation into specific discipline areas. It offers insights into the way that institutions, decision-makers, academics, and professional support staff can work together towards ensuring that our graduates are able to cope with the varied demands and challenges of modern job markets. It harnesses arguments and reflections on the breadth and depth of the functions of HE, such as social transformation, promoting principles of social justice, and providing opportunities. It grounds these in a triadic model for enhancing student engagement and holistic learning, namely, the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural aspects. As an anthology, it is forward-gazing in terms of the sustainability debate, whilst still offering evidence-based, research-grounded, practical suggestions to readers looking for tips and tools of the trade.

Author : Cookie M. Govender,Terje I. Våland
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781527565449

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Work Integrated Learning for Students by Cookie M. Govender,Terje I. Våland Pdf

Through work integrated learning (WIL), students, graduates, academics, businesses, employees, governments and communities are empowered to engage in lifelong learning, develop multidisciplinary skills; master technological applications, become a virtual employer or employee, become an entrepreneurial professional and expert, and integrate diversity consciousness into their lives. While individual, economic, community, national and global challenges abound in this regard, this book offers creative solutions that can radically shift perspectives, attitudes and beliefs. It encourages taking a local, national, and global outlook, building ethical borderless businesses and economies, engaging in the 4IR and gig economy, and embracing human-AI integration, among others. The book provides the reader with a helicopter view of global WIL trends, propelling them to co-create and become an entrepreneurial, lifelong learning student of life.

Author : Betsy Ng
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811956225

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Graduate Employability and Workplace-Based Learning Development by Betsy Ng Pdf

This book presents a comprehensive discussion of sociocultural perspectives on graduate employability and workplace-based learning development. It draws on Vygotsky’s theories such as situated learning and sociocultural perspectives, as well as the constructivist learning theory. This book showcases theoretical and empirical analyses that show how institutions, decision-makers or academics can work together to enhance job employability in this age of uncertainty. It discusses issues such as the development of emerging and employability skills, examines research in higher education and workplace-based learning development, and proposes directions for the changing nature in real-world settings. This book details empirical research in the field using quantitative, qualitative and mixed method approaches, and summarizes the key conclusions pertaining to graduate employability skills as well as workplace learning culture and technology-mediated environment. It includes contributions from experienced international scholars, and offers detailed insights for readers who want a timely understanding of research trends in graduate employability and workplace-based learning development.

Author : Talbot, Jon
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522569787

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Global Perspectives on Work-Based Learning Initiatives by Talbot, Jon Pdf

The purpose of education has been debated in recent years, especially surrounding its curriculum and structure. In order to fully understand this discussion, the relationship between education and the labor market must be explored. Global Perspectives on Work-Based Learning Initiatives is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on recent progress in selected countries across the globe in educational programs designed to better prepare students for the workforce through the use of work-related learning. While highlighting topics such as degree apprenticeships, integrated learning strategy, and economic development, this book is ideally designed for education administrators, professors, business and education professionals, academicians, researchers, and graduate-level students seeking current research on the relationship between the education and labor market.

Author : Jasvir Kaur Nachatar Singh,Rosalind Latiner Raby,Krishna Bista
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783031332548

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International Student Employability by Jasvir Kaur Nachatar Singh,Rosalind Latiner Raby,Krishna Bista Pdf

This book explores how international undergraduate and graduate students navigate their higher educational institutional (HEI) experiences and employability prospects in both Global North and Global South universities. The chapter authors examine how students from the Global South use their agency to apply their HEI experiences to meet their needs, gain skills, and envision alternative pathways to adapt to economic, environmental, and political changes. Through diverse student voices, the book sheds light on the challenges faced by these international students in the job market. It highlights the importance of promoting diversity and equity in higher education. The book emphasizes the need to consider the cultural circumstances of global south students to enhance their employability. The book contributes to a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by Global South international students in the job market. It offers effective strategies for educators, policymakers, and employers to support these students.

Author : Ulrich Teichler
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789087907563

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Higher Education and the World of Work by Ulrich Teichler Pdf

What does higher education offer to make students competent actors in the world of work and other life spheres? This issue is most controversially debated in economically advanced countries since about four decades when higher education in economically advanced countries began to serve larger ranges of the occupational pyramid than merely the intellectually and professionally chosen few. The author of this volume analyzes a broad range of issues over four decades of his academic career. Employers’ and graduate surveys, secondary analyses of education and employment statistics as well as analyses of policy and academic debates form the basis of the key argument: Neither trust in expectations formulated by employers or in income and status as measures of successful study nor isolated claims for the pursuit of academic knowledge for its own sake and for the critical functions of higher education are a suitable reference frame for understanding the dynamic links between higher education and the world of work. A “match” between the number of graduates and the corresponding positions or between the competences acquired during study and job requirements cannot be expected. Students are more ambitious and strive for a broader range of goals than they can expect to be rewarded. Graduates have to be both highly qualified experts and sceptics as far as conventional wisdom is concerned, and they have to be prepared for indeterminate tasks. Key themes of this collection of essays are: the causes and consequences of an imperfect “match” between higher education and employment; the tensions between “employment” and “work” orientation in higher education; opportunities of a “highly educated society”; the dynamics of the variety of students, the patterns of the higher education system and the horizontal and vertical diversity of careers; different notions of higher education and the world of work among economically advanced countries; major controversial notions of professional relevance of study in policy and research debates.

Author : David Boud,Nicky Solomon
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2001-02-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335230853

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Work-Based Learning by David Boud,Nicky Solomon Pdf

Work-Based Learning

Author : Ruth Bridgstock,Neil Tippett
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : EDUCATION
ISBN : 9781788972611

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Higher Education and the Future of Graduate Employability by Ruth Bridgstock,Neil Tippett Pdf

This book challenges the dominant ‘employability skills’ discourse by exploring socially connected and networked perspectives to learning and teaching in higher education. Both learning and career development happen naturally and optimally in ecologies, informal communities and partnerships. In the digital age, they are also highly networked. This book presents ten empirical case studies of educational practice that investigate the development of learner capabilities, teaching approaches, and institutional strategies in higher education, to foster lifelong graduate employability through social connectedness.

Author : Dawn A. Morley,Md Golam Jamil
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030469511

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Applied Pedagogies for Higher Education by Dawn A. Morley,Md Golam Jamil Pdf

This open access book critiques real world learning across both the curriculum and extracurricular activities. Drawing on disciplines as diverse as business, health, fashion, sociology and geography, the editors and authors employ a cross-disciplinary approach to examine how this concept is being applied in higher education. Divided into three parts, the authors and contributors analyse broader applications of real world learning, student experience of practicing in a real world setting, and how learning strategies can be employed to engage students in real world learning. The editors and contributors provide up-to-date, cross-disciplinary and international insights into how real world learning could be integrated into the higher education curriculum to support effective, relevant and life-long learning for 21st century students.

Author : Jonathan Garnett,Carol Costley,Barbara Workman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Education
ISBN : IND:30000110625211

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Work Based Learning by Jonathan Garnett,Carol Costley,Barbara Workman Pdf

Middlesex University has pioneered the development of work based learning within higher education since the early 1990s, gaining a Queen's Anniversary prize in 1996 for excellence and innovation, and awarded a Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning by the Higher Education Funding Council.