Integrating work‐based and academic learning in international and cross‐cultural settings

Author: Webber, Ruth

Source: Journal of Education and Work, Volume 18, Number 4, December 2005 , pp. 473-487(15)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

A recent study focused on workplace learning in the UK, USA and Canada; 14 universities, two community colleges and 15 host organisations were included. Interviews were conducted with directors of professional peak associations, academic supervisors, placement officers, managers and/or field supervisors and students. This paper reports on the ways in which higher education institutions organise and prepare students, academic staff and site supervisors to work in international and cross‐cultural work‐based programmes. It examines the level of integration that occurs between academic learning and the planning and execution of cross‐cultural and/or international work‐based placements.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13639080500327899

Affiliations: 1: Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, Australia

Publication date: 2005-12-01

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