queensland university of technology cricos no. 00213j work integrated learning: engaging...
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Queensland University of Technology
CRICOS No. 00213J
Work Integrated Learning: engaging stakeholders in real world learning
experiences
Dr Deborah Peach Queensland University of Technology
Ms Carol-joy Patrick Griffith University
Ms Cathy Pocknee Swinburne University
HERDSA SymposiumJuly 4 2008
CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the worldrealR
CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the worldrealR
Overview
• What is WIL?• Australian Scoping Study• Engaging Students• Engaging universities• Engaging employers and professions • Curriculum and professional development implications• In summary
CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the worldrealR
Activity: What is WIL?
Individual Reflection
What does it look like, sound, feel?
Group Post it note
From student, university, employer perspective?
Report back
CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the worldrealR
CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the worldrealR
CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the worldrealR
CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the worldrealR
Engaging Students
The total experience counts
It is students’ total experience of university – not just what happens in the traditional classroom – that shapes their judgements of quality, promotes retention and engages them in productive learning.
(Scott, 2005, p. vii)
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Best aspects hits x type of learning methods
Learning methods Hits
Face to face 11 693
Practice-oriented and ‘real world’ 9 808
Independent study and negotiated learning 3 572
Simulations and labs 877
CIT supported 836
(Scott, 2005, p. 33 )
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• focus on the students’ needs and aspirations • knowledge of the students’ motivations and profiles
providing courses of interest to the individual, with social relevance
but nevertheless providing competencies for the labour market
(Carapinha, cited by Goulter, 2007)
The role of the institutions
Engaging Universities
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Concerns voiced about universities
• Graduates not properly prepared for work – employability
• Insufficient interaction between universities and industry/employers
• Need for engagement for economic advancement
• Technology transfer failure• Returns on public investment in research• Skills shortages
(Goulter, 2007)
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Challenges for Universities: what we’ve found so far
1. saturated market2. resourcing and support of programs3. appropriate pedagogical strategies4. appropriate assessment strategies5. support for learners in new learning contexts6. professional development for staff involved in
designing, managing and supervising programs7. sophisticated relationships between employers,
students and universities in terms of learning, management and relationships
8. greater involvement of employers in curriculum design
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• Graduate Skills Assessment (GSA)• BIHECC (August 2007) • Universities Australia (October, 2007)
Engaging employers and the professions
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Challenges for Employers & Professions: what we’ve found so far
Time Ownership Relationships Expectations Flexibility Appropriate roles/tasks/work Ease of access
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ACTIVITY: Brainstorm
1. Curriculum issues related to WIL2. Professional development issues related to WIL
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Activity: Vignettes
Consider a WIL vignette and discuss in your group the following aspects (both identifiable and not identifiable):
1. Critical Success Factors for curriculum2. Critical Success Factors for professional
development3. Tools and resources to assist in supporting
effective, sustainable WIL programs
Report Back
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In summary: what we’ve found so far
1. Strong links with Graduate Skills demands and work-readiness. 2. Stakeholders - strong motivations for involvement, 3. Stakeholders - all face challenges. 4. Large variety and diversity in WIL experiences and definitions. 5. Passionate WIL staff.6. Enormous variety and diversity in the range of programs
currently delivered across Australia7. Already firmly embedded in some universities and some
disciplines; Medicine, Health, Engineering, Teaching 8. Inconsistent nomenclature; Practicum, Internships, Clinical
Practice, Co Op, WIL, Real World Learning, Industry Based Learning etc
9. Strong linkages to community10.Strongly grounded in new or dual sector universities
• A Network of Networks
• >300 registered members
• Inaugural Conference ─ 34 of Australia’s 38 universities
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Enjoy our vignettes of practice from Australia.
If you are interested in offering a vignette about your experiences in WIL please leave your card with the
presenter and we will send you a template.
We want to hear from you!