Journal article
Pathway for Student Self-Development: A Learning Orientated Internship Approach
Australian Journal of Adult Learning, Vol.50(2), pp.287-307
2010
Abstract
Higher education is facing new challenges in preparing students for the workforce. As demands increase for students to differentiate themselves when seeking employment, it becomes necessary for higher education and vocational providers not only to understand these challenges, but also to provide a pathway for students to develop the skills necessary to become sought-after employees. This paper presents a learning orientated internship approach as one such pathway that aims to provide students, as adult learners, with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain new skills in a work context. The paper provides insight into students self-reported learning outcomes after undertaking the learning orientated internship program. Preliminary findings reveal that communication, interpersonal skills and personal insights are common areas of self-development through this program.
Details
- Title
- Pathway for Student Self-Development: A Learning Orientated Internship Approach
- Authors
- B Cord (Author) - University of WollongongMichael D Clements (Author) - University of Wollongong
- Publication details
- Australian Journal of Adult Learning, Vol.50(2), pp.287-307
- Publisher
- Adult Learning Australia
- Date published
- 2010
- ISSN
- 1443-1394
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2010 Adult Learning Australia. The published version is reproduced here with permission from the copyright holder. https://www.ajal.net.au/
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450021002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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