Work-based learning: a learning strategy in support of the Australian Qualifications Framework
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Article Title | Work-based learning: a learning strategy in support of the Australian Qualifications Framework |
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ERA Journal ID | 45044 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Baker, Shayne (Author), Peach, Neil (Author) and Cathcart, Malcolm (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Work-Applied Management |
Journal Citation | 9 (1), pp. 70-82 |
Number of Pages | 13 |
Year | 2017 |
Publisher | Emerald |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 2205-2062 |
2205-149X | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1108/JWAM-04-2017-0008 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/JWAM-04-2017-0008 |
Abstract | Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the extent to which work-based learning could potentially improve education and training pathways in Australia. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews education and training provision in Australia through a contextualisation of the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) with work-based learning pedagogy to determine the extent to which it might contribute to improved outcomes for learners. Findings – People seeking to advance their career aspirations can consider the application of work-based learning to support lifelong learning pathways through the AQF. Research limitations/implications – There is a need for further longitudinal studies on the outcomes of work-based learning for organisations, individual learners and education and training institutions. Practical implications – The application of effective WBL approaches has the potential to create a much larger flow of learners from experiential and vocational backgrounds into undergraduate programmes and onto higher education programmes using a consistent and effective pedagogy. Social implications – By actively considering the opportunities for learning at work and through work learners, educators and business managers may recognise that there would be more demand for work-based learning. Originality/value – This paper represents an initial action research study which examines the role WBL can provide for life-long learning. |
Keywords | pathways, lifelong learning, work-based learning, Australian qualification framework, institutional learning, work applied learning |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390102. Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
Leeds Trinity University, United Kingdom | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4757/work-based-learning-a-learning-strategy-in-support-of-the-australian-qualifications-framework
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