ERIC Number: EJ1241255
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 25
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Work-Integrated Learning Builds Student Identification of Employability Skills: Utilizing a Food Literacy Education Strategy
Sambell, Ros; Devine, Amanda; Lo, Johnny; Lawlis, Tanya
International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, v21 n1 p63-87 2020
Enterprising students who understand the work environment are considered more employable. It is accepted that higher-education has a responsibility to produce career-ready-graduates. Practicum experience provides a critical role in this preparation. This study describes the development and implementation of the WIL instrument and WIL experience to assess the perceived skill development of students (n=19). This research utilized three data capture points: (1) employability skills cluster matrix-self-assessment tool (ESCM-SAT); (2) industry feedback from supervisors to develop a deeper understanding of the value of WIL; (3) students used the Gibbs reflective cycle (Gibbs 1988). There were improvements in all skills clusters, main gains were in career management (p<0.01). Supervisor feedback gave direction for improvement for; communication, preparation and organization skills. Student reflection suggests career management skills were strengthened, confidence increased, as did their value of academics. The ESCM-SAT, industry feedback and student reflection were deemed a suitable combination to measure the WIL experiences from a student perspective.
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Work Experience, Practicums, Program Development, Program Implementation, Job Skills, Skill Development, Employment Qualifications, Supervisors, Feedback (Response), Student Attitudes, Communication Skills, Career Development, Self Esteem, Value Judgment, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Foreign Countries, College Students, Food, Nutrition, Food Standards, Food Service, Public Health
New Zealand Association for Cooperative Education. University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand. Tel: +64-7-838-4892; e-mail: editor@ijwil.org; Web site: https://www.ijwil.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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