ERIC Number: EJ1206987
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
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Practical Aspects of Service Learning Make Work-Integrated Learning Wise Practice for Inclusive Education in Australia
Valencia-Forrester, Faith; Patrick, Carol-Joy; Webb, Fleur; Backhaus, Bridget
International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, v20 n1 p31-42 2019
Inclusive education remains a challenge for Australian tertiary education, particularly specialized pedagogical approaches like work-integrated learning (WIL) and service learning. Critiques of mainstream pedagogical approaches raise questions about the predominant models of educating students (Butin, 2010; Howard, 1998). There is a definitive need to recognize the diversity of the student population within course structures, rather than integrating diverse student needs into a static curriculum (Harrison & Ip, 2013) "Wise practice" takes WIL objectives--professional skills development and professional experience--and positions inclusion and transformation at the center of the learning experience. This paper explores inclusive education in WIL and service learning and examines how a wise practice approach can help all students equally benefit from the transformative potential of service learning
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inclusion, Postsecondary Education, Student Diversity, Service Learning, Experiential Learning, Transformative Learning, Reflection, Self Esteem, Identification (Psychology), Cultural Awareness, Language Usage, Cultural Differences, Income, Family Involvement, Disabilities, Rural Education, Barriers, Access to Education, Student Needs
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 - Evaluative
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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