1. Work Integrated/Related Learning
Lyn Leader-Elliott
July 2009

2. What is WIL?
‘a range of approaches and strategies that integrate theory with the practice of work within a purposefully designed curriculum’ (Scoping study p v)

3. Some examples In-class teaching about work place requirements
Industry speakers in class
Research projects set up in conjunction with industry
Placements in all their variety

4. What are your objectives?
What do you want to achieve
For your teaching area?
For your research?
For your students?
Must be aligned with graduate qualities

5. Partnerships
Successful WIL depends on building partnerships with industry/community organisations
This means benefits should flow both ways

6. Community engagement
Work related learning programs should be devised so they can complement community engagement and research activities

7. Workshop What do you want to achieve? How can you achieve it?
For your teaching area?
For your research?
For your students?
How can you achieve it?