The Work-Based Learning Student Handbook
eBook - PDF

The Work-Based Learning Student Handbook

  1. 271 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Work-Based Learning Student Handbook

About this book

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

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Yes, you can access The Work-Based Learning Student Handbook by Ruth Helyer, Tony Wall, Ann Minton, Amy Lund in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Aides à l'étude & Guides d'étude. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. List of Figures and Tables
  3. Notes on Contributors
  4. Introduction
  5. Chapter 1: Adapting to Higher Education: Academic Skills
  6. Chapter 2: Where and How You Will Learn
  7. Chapter 3: Planning and Negotiating Your Learning Journey
  8. Chapter 4: Making the Most of Your Learning Opportunities at University
  9. Chapter 5: Making the Most of Your Learning Opportunities at Work
  10. Chapter 6: How Your Work-Based Learning Will Be Assessed
  11. Chapter 7: Developing Yourself and Your Organisation: Connecting the Two Through Growth Mindset, Organisational Learning and E hics
  12. Chapter 8: Moving from Individual Learning to Organisational Impact: Work-Based and Work-Applied Learning
  13. Chapter 9: Planning Practitioner Projects
  14. Chapter 10: Implementing Practitioner Research Projects
  15. Chapter 11: Technologies to Support Work-Based Learners
  16. Chapter 12: The Student Becomes the Master
  17. Index