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Butler, Michael J. R.; Reddy, Peter – Journal of European Industrial Training, 2010
Purpose: This paper aims to focus on developing critical understanding in human resource management (HRM) students in Aston Business School, UK. The paper reveals that innovative teaching methods encourage deep approaches to study, an indicator of students reaching their own understanding of material and ideas. This improves student employability…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Student Reaction, Focus Groups, Transformative Learning
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Yeats, Rowena; Reddy, Peter; Wheeler, Anne; Senior, Carl; Murray, John – Education & Training, 2010
Purpose: Academic writing is often considered to be a weakness in contemporary students, while good reporting and writing skills are highly valued by graduate employers. A number of universities have introduced writing centres aimed at addressing this problem; however, the evaluation of such centres is usually qualitative. The paper seeks to…
Descriptors: Writing Skills, Literacy, Literacy Education, Education Work Relationship
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Reddy, Peter; Moores, Elisabeth – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2006
Placement programmes are considered to provide students with an induction into the work environment and a valuable learning experience. Aston University maintains one of the highest success rates of any UK university for graduate employment and it is thought that the placement year plays a large role in this success. However, the benefits of…
Descriptors: Work Environment, Psychology, Learning Experience, Academic Achievement