1. Queensland University of Technology CRICOS No. 00213J Work Integrated Learning: engaging stakeholders in real world learning experiences Dr Deborah Peach Queensland University of Technology Ms Carol-joy Patrick Griffith University Ms Cathy Pocknee Swinburne University HERDSA Symposium July 4 2008

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3. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the world real R Overview What is WIL? Australian Scoping Study Engaging Students Engaging universities Engaging employers and professions Curriculum and professional development implications In summary

4. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the world real R Activity: What is WIL? Individual Reflection What does it look like, sound, feel? Group Post it note From student, university, employer perspective? Report back

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8. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the world real R Engaging Students The total experience counts It is students’ total experience of university – not just what happens in the traditional classroom – that shapes their judgements of quality, promotes retention and engages them in productive learning. (Scott, 2005, p. vii)

9. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the world real R Best aspects hits x type of learning methods Learning methodsHits Face to face11 693 Practice-oriented and ‘real world’ 9 808 Independent study and negotiated learning 3 572 Simulations and labs 877 CIT supported 836 (Scott, 2005, p. 33 )

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11. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the world real R focus on the students’ needs and aspirations knowledge of the students’ motivations and profiles providing courses of interest to the individual, with social relevance but nevertheless providing competencies for the labour market (Carapinha, cited by Goulter, 2007) The role of the institutions Engaging Universities

12. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the world real R Concerns voiced about universities Graduates not properly prepared for work – employability Insufficient interaction between universities and industry/employers Need for engagement for economic advancement Technology transfer failure Returns on public investment in research Skills shortages (Goulter, 2007)

13. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the world real R Challenges for Universities: what we’ve found so far 1.saturated market 2.resourcing and support of programs 3.appropriate pedagogical strategies 4.appropriate assessment strategies 5.support for learners in new learning contexts 6.professional development for staff involved in designing, managing and supervising programs 7.sophisticated relationships between employers, students and universities in terms of learning, management and relationships 8.greater involvement of employers in curriculum design

14. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the world real R Graduate Skills Assessment (GSA) BIHECC (August 2007) Universities Australia (October, 2007) Engaging employers and the professions

15. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the world real R Challenges for Employers & Professions: what we’ve found so far Time Ownership Relationships Expectations Flexibility Appropriate roles/tasks/work Ease of access

16. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the world real R ACTIVITY: Brainstorm 1.Curriculum issues related to WIL 2.Professional development issues related to WIL

17. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the world real R Activity: Vignettes Consider a WIL vignette and discuss in your group the following aspects (both identifiable and not identifiable): 1.Critical Success Factors for curriculum 2.Critical Success Factors for professional development 3.Tools and resources to assist in supporting effective, sustainable WIL programs Report Back

18. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the world real R In summary: what we’ve found so far 1.Strong links with Graduate Skills demands and work-readiness. 2.Stakeholders - strong motivations for involvement, 3.Stakeholders - all face challenges. 4.Large variety and diversity in WIL experiences and definitions. 5.Passionate WIL staff. 6.Enormous variety and diversity in the range of programs currently delivered across Australia 7.Already firmly embedded in some universities and some disciplines; Medicine, Health, Engineering, Teaching 8.Inconsistent nomenclature; Practicum, Internships, Clinical Practice, Co Op, WIL, Real World Learning, Industry Based Learning etc 9.Strong linkages to community 10.Strongly grounded in new or dual sector universities

19. A Network of Networks >300 registered members Inaugural Conference ─ 34 of Australia’s 38 universities

21. Queensland University of Technology CRICOS No. 00213J Enjoy our vignettes of practice from Australia. If you are interested in offering a vignette about your experiences in WIL please leave your card with the presenter and we will send you a template. We want to hear from you!