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dc.contributor.authorJackson, D.
dc.contributor.authorRowbottom, D.
dc.contributor.authorFerns, Sonia
dc.contributor.authorMcLaren, D.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T12:12:57Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T12:12:57Z
dc.date.created2016-09-28T19:30:21Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.identifier.citationJackson, D. and Rowbottom, D. and Ferns, S. and McLaren, D. 2016. Employer understanding of Work-Integrated Learning and the challenges of engaging in work placement opportunities. Studies in Continuing Education. 39 (1): pp. 35-51.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/19273
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/0158037X.2016.1228624
dc.description.abstract

This study examines employer understanding of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), reasons for participation and the challenges and barriers posed during the WIL process. This is important given the drive to grow WIL, augmented by the National Strategy for WIL, and the significant benefits it holds in preparing students for their transition to employment. The study was undertaken by the four publicly funded Western Australian universities, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia, and is focused on work placements among business students. Findings indicate employers had very little understanding of WIL offerings at the four Business Schools. While employers generally believed that student work placements are useful for their industry sectors, a number of issues impacted on their engagement in WIL. These included identifying suitable projects and tasks for students to complete; sourcing suitable students; concerns with student performance and capacity to mentor/supervise. A combination of quantitative and qualitative research tools were used with data gathered by an employer survey (N?=?112) and focus group sessions (N?=?17). The study recommends a number of ways to alleviate barriers and challenges to improve the WIL experience for all stakeholders and ensure the sustained growth of WIL in the higher education sector. © 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

dc.publisherCarfax Publishing
dc.titleEmployer understanding of Work-Integrated Learning and the challenges of engaging in work placement opportunities
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.startPage1
dcterms.source.endPage17
dcterms.source.issn0158-037X
dcterms.source.titleStudies in Continuing Education
curtin.departmentLSN Teaching Development Unit
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