Work based learning as a conduit to business creativity in Australia
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Paper/Presentation Title | Work based learning as a conduit to business creativity in Australia |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Baker, Shayne D. (Author), Cathcart, Malcolm (Author) and Peach, Neil (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | AVETRA 2017 Final Program and Abstract Book |
Number of Pages | 1 |
Year | 2017 |
Place of Publication | Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://www.avetra.org.au/data/Conference_Archive_2017/AVETRA2017_ProgramBook-Web-Final-2.pdf |
Conference/Event | 20th Annual AVETRA Annual Conference: Renovate or Rebuild?: Exploring the Architecture of VET |
Event Details | 20th Annual AVETRA Annual Conference: Renovate or Rebuild?: Exploring the Architecture of VET Event Date 18 to end of 20 Apr 2017 Event Location Melbourne, Australia |
Abstract | The knowledge economy is compelling business leaders to adopt creative approaches to become and remain relevant and competitive. Business has the opportunity to use many of the learnings from art and philosophy in order to effectively respond to this situation. This article takes insights from creative artists and thinkers such as Dante, Yeats, Chomsky and TS Eliot and connects them with contemporary developments in professional learning, practice and reflection (with particular reference to the work of Hager et al., (2012) Kemmis et al., (2012) and Boud et al., (2006). The purpose of these connections is to illustrate the value of an emergent approach to tertiary education known as work based learning. The article is a departure from traditional views of work-based learning as it suggests that work based learning is a creative and innovative response that builds capability for both individuals and organisations. Within this context, significance is afforded through reflective practice. Whilst reflection is more associated with thinkers and artists than business leaders, it is an important skill in contemporary business settings. The authors argue that effective professional reflective practice draws the different elements of contemporary work based learning into a cohesive strategy for building higher levels of individual and organisational capability. |
Keywords | work based learning; workplace learning; reflective practice; professional practice; negotiated curriculum |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390308. Technical, further and workplace education |
390115. Work integrated learning (incl. internships) | |
390305. Professional education and training | |
Public Notes | No evidence of copyright restrictions preventing deposit of Accepted Version. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Arts and Communication |
Middlesex University London, United Kingdom | |
School of Linguistics, Adult and Specialist Education | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q3zv2/work-based-learning-as-a-conduit-to-business-creativity-in-australia
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