Fostering professional development through integrating work and formal learning


Autoria(s): Radcliffe, D. F.; Brown, A.
Contribuinte(s)

R. H. Davis

Data(s)

01/01/2003

Resumo

The Undergraduate Site Learning Program (USLP) is an innovative work-based learning program that addresses the call to develop a broader set ofattributes in engineering graduates. Unlike cooperative education programs, site learning can give students full academic credit for their placement without extending the duration of the degree through the use of an innovative learning alignment model. A cenrralpart ofthis program is a unique course entitled Professional Development in which students articulate and reflect upon the lessons they leom while on placement in industry. Students spend the bulk ofa semester on-site often in remote locations, which requires a flexible approach to course operation and fosters independent learning. Thus the USLP challenges both staff and students and produces outcomes that bofh the alumni and industry value.

Identificador

http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:99298

Idioma(s)

eng

Publicador

Stipes Publishing LLC

Palavras-Chave #Graduate outcomes #Work-based learning #Flexible learning #Professional development #E1 #330107 Educational Technology and Media #740301 Higher education
Tipo

Conference Paper