Full Description
The third edition of the original full-length handbook which caters to the specific needs of work-based learners. Compiled by work-based learning experts, this hands-on guide helps new learners to successfully navigate academia and get the most out of their university experience. Chapters show students how to make the most of learning opportunities at university and at work, and how to move from individual to organisational learning. Real-life case studies, useful tips and reflective activities are embedded throughout to enrich students' learning experience.
This is the essential companion for all students on work-based learning degrees and degree apprenticeships across a range of disciplines, including business and management, health and social care, law, sport and exercise science and tourism. It will also be an invaluable resource for work-based learning tutors, workplace supervisors and organisations with an interest in work-based learning.
New to this Edition:
- Contains two new research methods chapters on planning practitioner projects and undertaking projects at work
- Features new material on workplace ethics
Contents
Introduction
1. Adapting to Higher Education: Academic Skills (Ruth Helyer, Ann Minton, Tony Wall)
2. Where and How You Will Learn (David Perrin and Debbie Simpson)
3. Planning and Negotiating Your Learning (David Perrin, Denise Meakin and Lisa Rowe)
4. Making the Most of Your Learning Opportunities at University (Nadira Mirza, Kirsty Beckett and Sarah Scowcroft)
5. Making the Most of Your Learning Opportunities at Work (Pam Hadfield and Ann Minton)
6. How Your Work-Based Learning Will Be Assessed (Sue Graham and Ann Minton)
7. Developing Yourself and Your Organisation (Kevin Ions, Norma Sutcliffe and Tony Wall)
8. Moving from Individual Learning to Organisational Impact (Jonathan Garrett, Param Abraham and Selva Abraham)
9. Planning Practitioner Projects (Stavroula Bibila and Paula Nottingham)
10. Implementing Practitioner Research Projects (Paula Nottingham and Stavroula Bibila)
11. Technologies to Support Work-Based Learners (Kelvin Leong, Anna Sung, Stuart Cunningham and John Henry)
12. The Student Becomes the Master (Amy Lund)
Index.
