Approaches to Work-Based Learning in Higher Education

<p><i>Approaches to Work-Based Learning in Higher Education </i>provides a comprehensive introduction to the delivery of university-level work-based learning (WBL) for educators and policymakers. The contributing authors draw from their wealth of experience of developing apprenticeships placement programmes and other work-based learning opportunities advising on best practice when delivering learning in partnership with industry.</p><p>Supported by a unique balance of practical and theoretical insight including international perspectives on how common challenges may be addressed this essential volume explores the following key themes:</p><ul> <li>Pedagogies – this section outlines established best practice in delivery of WBL for higher education and offers suggestions for how readers may continue to develop and improve their provision.</li> <li>Projects – this section covers a range of approaches to work-based learning within higher education and explores examples of this in practice including live briefs work placements and industrial project-based learning.</li> <li>Apprenticeships – this section focuses specifically on work-based degree programmes covering their design delivery implementation and assessment.</li> </ul><p>A must-read for anyone working within higher education policy or practice this book provides readers with the tools to successfully navigate work-based learning as well as strategies for ensuring and enhancing the quality of the learning experience.</p>