Thesis
A study of Australian employers' perceptions of graduates from the Bachelor of Arts (Outdoor Education) at La Trobe University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), La Trobe University
2007
Abstract
This paper reports on a study in 2006 of Australian employers' perspectives of La Trobe University Bachelor of Arts (Outdoor Education) graduates. The aim of the study was threefold in relation to employers' perspectives. Initially, the intent was to establish the characteristics sought in potential employees for outdoor educator positions. Secondly to establish whether an outdoor education degree was beneficial in gaining employment. Thirdly and the focus of the paper, how do employers perceive La Trobe University Outdoor Education graduates in relation to the characteristics sought in an employee. Findings suggest that personal attributes and experience are the key characteristics sought when seeking employees. A degree is beneficial but must be included within a matrix of other skills. The study highlights that there are significant strengths to La Trobe University Bachelor of Arts (Outdoor Education) graduates, in terms of environmental knowledge and teaching skills, but concerns remain as to experience to theory ratio and development of judgment. The study indicates there are still issues with the articulation of skills learnt within a degree and the ambiguity of what experience is considered valid, which will provide an opportunity for further research.
Details
- Title
- A study of Australian employers' perceptions of graduates from the Bachelor of Arts (Outdoor Education) at La Trobe University
- Authors
- Brendon Munge (Author)
- Awarding institution
- La Trobe University
- Degree awarded
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451340802621
- Output Type
- Thesis
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