Interdisciplinary project-based work-integrated learning: student-centred learning to enhance employability
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2020
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Brewer, M.
Ferns, S.
Hart, A.
Donaldson, M.
Lewis, S.
Andrew, J.
Russell, L.
Childers, J.
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The landscape of work has shifted in recent years in response to the rise of technology, super structured organisations and global connectedness. In response, new jobs are emerging, job mobility is on the rise and recognition is growing that many of today’s complex problems require interdisciplinary solutions. As a result of these changes, the skills required in the 21st century include complex problem solving, critical and creative thinking, people management, a service orientation and interdisciplinary teamwork. The development of these skills requires universities to focus on the employability skills of graduates, often through the provision of work-integrated learning (WIL)experiences.
Industry-based placements, a subset of WIL, have grown in popular in higher education but present challenges to both students and universities who are struggling to source sufficient placements.Interdisciplinary project-based WIL provides one solution to these placement issues. This education approach can deliver authentic, sustainable learning experiences at scale as students engage in complex tasks that align with the development of 21st century employability skills outlined previously.
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