Conference paper
Learning, engaging and embedding: an approach to establishing an integrated commerce internship program
Proceedings of the 6th Education in a Changing Environment International Conference, pp.1-11
Education in a Changing Environment (ECE) International Conference: Creativity & Engagement in Higher Education, 6th (England, United Kingdom, 06-Jul-2011–08-Jul-2011)
Education In a Changing Environment Conference
2011
Abstract
Despite resounding support from external stakeholders, business academics and their managers face significant challenges to establish and sustain Work Related Learning (WRL) programs in the contemporary, competitive, market-driven sector. Challenges include resourcing, finding and engaging appropriate industry placements, quality issues relating to matching student abilities with appropriate placements, supervision and assessment issues, discipline specific issues relating to professional and accrediting requirements and embedding the program in faculties and schools. This case study documents the development of one small, local commerce WRL program that sought, by its flexible, emergent approach, to foster stakeholder partnerships that support student learning and enrich academic/industry partnerships in the workplace. The paper identifies and discusses three overlapping and integrated dimensions required for developing effective WRL programs including student learning, engaging industry and embedding the program across the faculty. The paper documents the approach employed in the design, development and embedding of one learning-focused, WRL business program so that others interested in the area may benefit from this learning experience.
Details
- Title
- Learning, engaging and embedding: an approach to establishing an integrated commerce internship program
- Authors
- C Sykes (Author) - University of WollongongMichael D Clements (Author) - Swinburne University of Technology
- Publication details
- Proceedings of the 6th Education in a Changing Environment International Conference, pp.1-11
- Conference details
- Education in a Changing Environment (ECE) International Conference: Creativity & Engagement in Higher Education, 6th (England, United Kingdom, 06-Jul-2011–08-Jul-2011)
- Publisher
- Education In a Changing Environment Conference
- Date published
- 2011
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450046202621
- Output Type
- Conference paper
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