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Pathway for student self-development: a learning orientated internship approach

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posted on 2024-11-14, 04:18 authored by Bonnie DeanBonnie Dean, Michael Clements
Higher education is facing new challenges in preparing students for the workforce. As demands increase for students to differentiate themselves when seeking employment, it becomes necessary for higher education and vocational providers not only to understand these challenges, but also to provide a pathway for students to develop the skills necessary to become sought-after employees. This paper presents a learning orientated internship approach as one such pathway that aims to provide students, as adult learners, with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain new skills in a work context. The paper provides insight into students self-reported learning outcomes after undertaking the learning orientated internship program. Preliminary findings reveal that communication, interpersonal skills and personal insights are common areas of self-development through this program.

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Cord, B. & Clements, M. D. (2010). Pathway for student self-development: a learning orientated internship approach. Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 50 (2), 287-307.

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Australian Journal of Adult Learning

Volume

50

Issue

2

Pagination

287-307

Language

English

RIS ID

33661

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