Description
Work-based learning routes are a versatile and innovative way to gain higher education qualifications. This book reflects that flexibility and prepares tutors for helping work-based students learn in a variety of ways at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Offering practical information and advice, the book covers the major aspects of work-based learning, which include:
- Accreditation of prior learning (APL)
- Work-based projects
- Learning agreements
- Relevant innovative assessment methods
- Quality assurance and enhancement mechanisms
- How technology can be utilised as a learning tool.
Featuring activities, case studies and useful hints and tips informed by a range of international scholars, it's the ideal companion for tutors of work-based learning students.
This book is the definitive resource for all those involved in work-based learning in higher education.' - Elizabeth Wilson, University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, UK 'This book brings together an array of contributors who, together, possess an unsurpassable knowledge and understanding of practice in work-based learning.' - Alison Felce, University of Wolverhampton, UK
About the Author
Ruth Helyer is Head of Workforce Development (Research & Policy) at Teesside University, UK and a National Teaching Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Reviews
'This book is the definitive resource for all those involved in work-based learning in higher education.' - Elizabeth Wilson, University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, UK 'This book brings together an array of contributors who, together, possess an unsurpassable knowledge and understanding of practice in work-based learning.' - Alison Felce, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Book Information
ISBN 9781137403247
Author Ruth Helyer
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 345g
