Successful WIL in science : final report.
Successful WIL in Science has been a national project designed to improve the employability of future graduates in science and mathematics by increasing access to and participation in work-integrated learning (WIL). WIL refers to learning and assessments that 'integrate theory with the practice...
| Institutions: | Deakin University Curtin University Monash University University of Newcastle Australian Council of Deans of Science |
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Australia. Dept of Education and Training (DET)
2019
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| Rochtain ar líne: | https://ltr.edu.au/resources/ID16-5420_Johnson_FinalReport_2019.pdf https://ltr.edu.au/resources/ID16-5420_Johnson_AchievementsStatement_2019.pdf |
| Achoimre: | Successful WIL in Science has been a national project designed to improve the employability of future graduates in science and mathematics by increasing access to and participation in work-integrated learning (WIL). WIL refers to learning and assessments that 'integrate theory with the practice of work within a purposefully designed curriculum' (Australian Collaborative Education Network [ACEN], 2015, p1). Successful WIL in Science focused on the provision of WIL within courses where it appears as placements or internships, commissioned industry projects, simulations, contextualised case studies and other industry interactions. Successful WIL in Science was developed in response to recognition that science graduates have poorer employment outcomes immediately following graduation than graduates in related disciplines (Edwards et al., 2015). It was aligned to the National Strategy for Work Integrated Learning in University Education (ACEN, 2015) which calls for action to increase provision of WIL in Australian universities and is endorsed by peak bodies of business and universities. The project was delivered in collaboration with the Australian Council of Deans of Science (ACDS) and leveraged earlier work to raise awareness of WIL (Johnson & Rice, 2016), and the national reach of the ACDS and its Teaching and Learning Centre. Successful WIL in Science used three strategies to support increase in WIL delivery: provision of contextualised resources, peer learning and collaboration, and targeted research to inform development of WIL within science degrees. Contextualised resources were curated into the WIL Guide for Science, an online resource that orients users to WIL, describes effective evidence-based practice, links to useful resources and provides advice on effective leadership of WIL. The WIL Guide for Science also offers case studies in WIL design and delivery from science and mathematics courses in Australian universities to prompt ideas and connect users to experienced WIL practitioners. The WIL Guide for Science is published on the ACDS Teaching and Learning Centre website, creating an ongoing channel for communication of new case studies and discussion. The research project created a significant data resource from interviews with 23 staff (representing 13 Australian universities) involved in the design, delivery and leadership of WIL, and interviews (9) and focus groups (27) with 138 undergraduate science students from four Australian universities. [Executive summary, ed] |
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| ISBN: | 9781760516918 (PDF) 9781760516925 (DOCX) 9781760516932 (print ed) 9781760516918 (PDF) 9781760516925 (DOCX) 9781760516932 (print ed) |
