Work-Integrated Learning

2022 ◽  
pp. 157-177
Author(s):  
Ross H. Humby ◽  
Rob Eirich ◽  
Julie Gathercole ◽  
Dave Gaudet
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Southern Alberta ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
Real Work ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Work Integrated Learning

Work-integrated learning (WIL) continues to be an essential topic of conversation among governments, educators, employers, and students. By various names and definitions, WIL attempts to inject the realism of workplace employment tasks into the post-secondary learning environment. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced stakeholders to innovate in the WIL space often using the advances in information and communications technologies (ICT) to build further bridges between learners and real work experiences. The chapter provides an overview of WIL followed by three specifics cases from marketing faculty at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). In each of the three cases, faculty used different ICT to provide engaging learning environments linking business, industry, consumers, and the learners.

Improving Experiential Learning in Sport Management Through Work-Integrated Learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Susan B. Foster ◽  
David A. Pierce
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Sport Management ◽  
Cooperative Education ◽  
The United States ◽  
Research Review ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Curricular Innovation ◽  
Integral Role ◽  
Work Integrated Learning

Experiential learning has played an integral role in curricular innovation since the inception of North American sport management education. However, internationally, work-integrated learning, and specifically cooperative education, have proven to be robust methods for preparing students for the workforce with little to no mention of these terms as applied to sport management curricula in the United States. This educational research review positions involving both of these structured pedagogies that combine classroom instruction with highly contextualized, authentic work experiences of at least two semesters to improve experiential learning and calls for more research to be done to demonstrate its efficacy. Recommendations are made to spur faculty to consider ways these pedagogies can be applied to their sport management curricula. In addition, this review addresses keys to successfully implement them on campus.

Designing Meaningful Learning Environments in a Work-Integrated-Learning Course Using a DOCC Design

2016 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Kathy Jordan ◽  
Jennifer Elsden-Clifton
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Teacher Education Program ◽  
Space And Place ◽  
First Year ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Distributed Framework ◽  
Bachelor Of Education ◽  
Work Integrated Learning

As Higher Education increasingly moving towards a plethora of blended and fully online learning, questions are raised around the space and place of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL). This chapter reports on one institution's efforts to design and deliver a WIL course in a Teacher Education program adopting an open and distributed framework. The redesigned course, Orientation to Teaching, was a first year course in a Bachelor of Education (Primary) program at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. The redesign of the course was underpinned by a Distributed Open Collaborative Course (DOCC) design and as the workplace also became the site of learning, the theory of effective WIL curriculum (Orrell, 2011) also informed the design. This chapter examines the complexity of DOCC design in WIL contexts and uses Khan's 8 dimensions to frame the discussion.

scholarly journals Co-construction of Knowledge in Work-Integrated E-learning Courses in Joint Industry-University Collaboration

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Hattinger ◽  
Kristina Eriksson
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
University Education ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Technology Learning ◽  
Longitudinal Joint ◽  
Collaborative Negotiation ◽  
E Learning ◽  
On Line ◽  
Work Integrated Learning

Blended e-learning in higher education targeting company knowledge needs, can support continuous competence development for practitioners in the manufacturing industry. However, university education is traditionally not designed for workplace knowledge needs that strengthen practitioners’ learning in everyday work, i.e. work-integrated learning. Designing for such learning efforts is even more challenging when the pedagogical strategy is to stimulate practitioners own work experiences as a valuable knowledge source in construction with other peers or teachers. The aim is to explore how engineering practitioners and research teachers mutually co-construct knowledge. In particular, three types of case-based methodologies are examined within a range of industry-targeted e-learning courses. The study is part of a longitudinal joint industry-university project. Eleven courses were analyzed through focus group sessions with 110 practitioners from 15 different companies. Results show that 1) Virtual digital cases stimulate high technology learning, but show low collaboration with peers, 2) On-line collaborative negotiation cases stimulate both web-conferencing and high interactivity, and 3) Real workplace cases do not stimulate e-learning, but motivate strong work-integrated learning and knowledge expansion.

Why Canada needs a global education strategy

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roland Paris ◽  
Margaret Biggs
Keyword(s):  
International Education ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Global Education ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Study Group ◽  
National Strategy ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Education Strategy ◽  
Work Integrated Learning

Based on the report of the Study Group on Global Education, this article explains why Canada needs a national strategy aimed at significantly increasing the number of Canadian post-secondary students going abroad for study and work-integrated learning experiences. International education may once have been viewed as an optional luxury. Now it must be seen as a vital tool to equip young Canadians – and Canada – to succeed in a more complex and competitive world.

Work Integrated Learning and Construction Project Management

2011 ◽  
pp. 221-244
Author(s):  
Ken Thomas ◽  
John Wall ◽  
Brian Graham ◽  
Patrick Troy ◽  
David Crowe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Construction Project Management ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Geographically Dispersed ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Work Integrated Learning

This chapter concerns the design, delivery and management of a unique part-time postgraduate MSc in Construction Project Management (MScCPM) programme through an industry-academia partnership in Ireland during the period 2007-2010. The partners are BAM Contractors, part of the wider Royal BAM Group based in The Netherlands, and Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT). There are many innovative Work Integrated Learning (WIL) aspects to this bespoken programme, including the blending of teaching and assessment by both WIT lecturers and senior BAM staff. There is also a blend of traditional classroom activities and e-learning technologies to suit the geographically dispersed participants. All stakeholders in this programme have benefited from their participation. These benefits and the associated lessons learned are described in the hope that they may be of use to those developing WIL postgraduate programmes in the future.

An entrepreneurial view of universal work-integrated learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 393-411
Author(s):  
AnneMarie Dorland ◽  
David J. Finch ◽  
Nadège Levallet ◽  
Simon Raby ◽  
Stephanie Ross ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Community Partners ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
The Core ◽  
Program Of Study ◽  
Learning Ecosystem ◽  
Work Integrated Learning ◽  
The Individual

PurposeWork-integrated learning (WIL) has emerged as a leading pedagogy that blends theory with application. In recent years, policymakers, educators and practitioners have called for a significant expansion of WIL, one which would enable every undergraduate student has at least one WIL experience during their program of study. Despite these appeals, there remains a significant divide between the aspiration of universality and the realities. Consequently, the study asks the following question: How can post-secondary institutions expand their WIL initiatives to universal levels that deliver transformative learning?Design/methodology/approachIn this exploratory study, the authors leverage research from entrepreneurship and management to develop a conceptual model of universal work-integrated learning (UWIL). Entrepreneurship and management research is relevant in this context, as the rapid introduction of a UWIL has transformative implications at the level of the individual (e.g. students, faculty), organization (e.g. processes) and the learning ecosystem (e.g. partners, policymakers) — issues at the core of research in entrepreneurship and management over the past two decades.FindingsAt the core of the authors’ proposal is the contention that the high-impact talent challenge and the delivery of UWIL must be reframed as not simply a challenge facing educators, but as a challenge facing the broader ecosystem of the workforce and the larger community. The authors propose the implementation of UWIL through an open innovation framework based on five strategic pillars.Originality/valueUltimately, the findings the authors present here can be leveraged by all members of the learning ecosystem, including administrators, faculty, policymakers, accreditation bodies and community partners, as a framework for operationalizing a UWIL strategy. The study’s model challenges all members of this learning ecosystem to operationalize a UWIL strategy. This entrepreneurial reframing introduces the potential for innovating the delivery of UWIL by leveraging the broader learning ecosystem to drive efficiencies and transformative learning.

scholarly journals Ambientes de aprendizaje basados en herramientas web para el desarrollo de competencias TIC en la docencia

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Mercedes Martín ◽  
Cesar Augusto Hernández-Suarez ◽  
Sonia Maritza Mendoza-Lizcano
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Ict Skills ◽  
Design Learning ◽  
Web Tools ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
Effective Inclusion

ResumenEl presente artículo realizó una reflexión sobre un nuevo entorno educativo donde docentes adoptaron estrategias pedagógicas incluyendo el uso de Medios y Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (MTIC) como las herramientas Web 2.0 para diseñar ambientes de aprendizajes que permitan construir y compartir conocimientos. El escrito hizo un análisis sobre la formación del docente orientado a innovar y experimentar con las TIC y reflexionar sobre su uso, favoreciendo el desarrollo y la adquisición de diferentes competencias TIC que le permitan utilizar las herramientas y servicios procedentes de la Web 2.0, convirtiéndose en un medio más dentro del aula. Se concluyo con una visión general de la necesidad y conveniencia de implementar y usar estas herramientas y servicios de comunicación e información para una real inclusión en la Sociedad del Conocimiento.Palabras clave: Ambiente de aprendizaje, Medios y Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (MTIC), Web 2.0, competencias TIC Learning environments based on web tools: concerning the development of ICT skills in teaching:AbstractThis article considers the possibility of a new educational environment in which teachers can embrace the teaching strategies that incorporate the use of Media, Information and Communications Technologies (MICT), such as Web 2.0 tools, in order to design learning environments satisfactory for the generation and sharing of knowledge. This paper analyzes the requirement of teacher training focused on the innovation and experimentation with ICTs and reflects on the use of these technologies, favoring the development and acquisition of different ICT skills which will allow teachers to use the tools and services stemming from Web 2.0, which in turn will transform into another teaching mechanism. The paper concludes with a general overview of the convenience and necessity of implementing these communication and information technologies for effective inclusion into the knowledge society.Key words: Learning Environment, Mediaand Information and Communications Technologies (MICT), Web 2.0, ICT competences  Ambientes de aprendizagem baseados em ferramentas web para o desenvolvimento de competências TIC no ensinoResumoEste artigo faz uma reflexão sobre um novo ambiente educacional onde os professores adotem estratégias pedagógicas que incluem o uso daMídia e Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (MTIC) como as ferramentas da Web 2.0 para projetar ambientes de aprendizagem que permitam construir e compartilhar conhecimentos. O presente estudo fez uma análise sobre a formação do professor, orientada a inovar e experimentar com as TIC e refletir sobre seu uso, promovendo o desenvolvimento e a aquisição de diferentes competências TIC que lhe permitamutilizar as ferramentas e serviços procedentes da Web 2.0, os quais se tornam outro médiodentro da sala de aula. Conclui-se com uma visão geral da necessidade e conveniência de implementar e usar estas ferramentas e serviços de comunicação e informação para uma inclusão real na Sociedade do Conhecimento. Palavras-chave: ambiente de aprendizagem, Mídia e Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação (MTIC), Web 2.0, competências em TIC

scholarly journals Development of a Rubric to Assess Lifelong Learning in Work-Integrated Learning Reflection Assignments

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 94-105
Author(s):  
Robert Sproule ◽  
Dave Drewery ◽  
Judene Pretti
Keyword(s):  
Nous Avons ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Milieu De Travail ◽  
Initial Support ◽  
Work Integrated Learning

Lifelong learning has emerged as an important learning outcome across the Canadian post-secondary education system. However, assessments of lifelong learning have been limited to students’ self-reports, particularly questionnaires. In programs that offer work-integrated learning experiences, students’ reflections may provide a window to further developing this outcome. The purpose of this study was to develop a rubric for assessing lifelong learning in this context. A review of the literature was used to develop both a rubric and self-assessment instrument for measuring lifelong learning. Students in an accounting and financial management co-op program at a Canadian university (n = 32) completed the self-assessment and the rubric was applied to two reflection assignments. Staff feedback and correlational analyses provide initial support for the rubric as a useful tool for assessing lifelong learning. Implications for educators especially in work-integrated learning contexts are addressed. Keywords: lifelong learning, reflection, rubric, work-integrated learning   L’apprentissage permanent est devenu un objectif d’apprentissage important dans l’ensemble du système d’éducation postsecondaire canadien. Toutefois, l’évaluation de l’apprentissage permanent s’est limitée jusqu’à maintenant aux témoignages des étudiants, au moyen de questionnaires tout particulièrement. Dans les programmes qui offrent des expériences d’apprentissage intégrées au milieu du travail, les réflexions des étudiants peuvent représenter une occasion de progrès dans ce domaine. L’objectif de notre étude était de concevoir une grille d’évaluation permettant d’évaluer l’apprentissage permanent dans un tel contexte. En nous fondant sur un examen des études existantes, nous avons élaboré cette grille ainsi qu’un outil d’auto-évaluation afin d’évaluer l’apprentissage permanent. Des étudiants inscrits dans un programme d’alternance travail-études en comptabilité et gestion financière d’une université canadienne (n = 32) ont complété l’auto-évaluation et nous avons appliqué la grille d’évaluation à deux devoirs d’ordre réflexif. Les commentaires du personnel et l’analyse des corrélations semblent de prime abord indiquer que la grille d’évaluation est un outil utile pour évaluer l’apprentissage permanent. Nous discutons des conséquences de notre étude pour les éducateurs, tout spécialement dans le contexte de l’apprentissage intégré au milieu de travail.   Mots clés : apprentissage permanent, réflexion, grille d’évaluation, apprentissage intégré au milieu de travail

scholarly journals The value of embedding work-integrated learning and other transitionary supports into the first year curriculum: Perspectives of first year subject coordinators

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-64
Author(s):  
Hannah Milliken ◽  
Bonnie Dean ◽  
Michelle J. Eady
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Career Readiness ◽  
First Year Experience ◽  
First Year ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Single Degree ◽  
Work Integrated Learning

The first year of university, also known as the first year experience (FYE), is a crucial time for students as they learn a range of new practices that enable them to study and pursue a discipline or profession of interest. The function of this transitionary time however in relation to providing both a successful transition into university as well as an orientation to the profession is under-developed. Work-integrated learning is a leading pedagogy in tertiary institutions to build student’s career-readiness by applying theory within work experiences. However, despite the growth of WIL across discipline contexts, little is known about the prevalence and impact of WIL practices within the first year of tertiary study. The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of those who design and facilitate first year subjects on the value of embedding WIL and other transitionary supports into the first year curriculum. A qualitative case study was employed, with interviews from ten first-year subject coordinators within a single degree and institution. The findings reveal three crucial areas of transition in the first year: Transition into learning, Transition into being a student, and Transition into becoming a professional. Recommendations centre on benefits of a whole-of-course approach to transition and WIL for developing students with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed both at university and into the workplace.

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