Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify a number of different models of work-based learning (WBL) in operation at the University of Chester and provides two examples of university-employer partnership where WBL is used as the principal means for bringing about change in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based on the experience of one UK University with significant WBL provision and outlines the evolutionary development of a number of different models of WBL designed to meet the specific needs of employers and individual students. Findings The paper reflects on the distinctive contribution of WBL in higher education to bring about change to the culture and working practices of two public organisations, thereby improving performance and developing new ways of working. Practical implications It will also consider the impact of WBL on learners often giving them a greater sense of their own identity and professionalism and point to the way in which WBL challenges the university as much as it challenges employer partners. Social implications Widening access to higher education and increasing participation in HE. Originality/value The identification and description of a number of different models of WBL in operation in the HE sector.
Highlights
work-based learning (WBL) development programmeAttendance at a series of half-day workshops programme including knowledge about a range of designed to develop critical thinking and critical medical conditions, legal matters associated with reflection supported by a database on medical benefits and civil service processes and conditions, legal matters associated with benefits procedures and civil service processes and procedures (to be accessed on a need-to-know basis)
The purpose of this paper is to identify a number of different models of work-based learning (WBL) in operation at the University of Chester and provides two examples of university-employer partnership where WBL is used as the principal means for bringing about change in the workplace
Work-based learning (WBL) in higher education Among the most significant changes which have occurred in UK Higher Education over the past 30 years is the introduction and development of WBL[1] into the university curriculum
Summary
Attendance at a series of half-day workshops programme including knowledge about a range of designed to develop critical thinking and critical medical conditions, legal matters associated with reflection supported by a database on medical benefits and civil service processes and conditions, legal matters associated with benefits procedures and civil service processes and procedures (to be accessed on a need-to-know basis). A programme of WBL using real-life case studies to tease out the issues for consideration. Tutor supported to develop skills of reflective practice
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