Work-based learning and research for mid-career professionals: professional studies in Australia
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Article Title | Work-based learning and research for mid-career professionals: professional studies in Australia |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | Fergusson, Lee (Author), Allred, Tim (Author) and Dux, Troy (Author) |
Journal Title | Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Skills and Lifelong Learning |
Journal Citation | 14, pp. 1-17 |
Number of Pages | 17 |
Year | 2018 |
Place of Publication | United States |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.28945/3930 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.informingscience.org/Publications/3930 |
Abstract | Work-based learning has been identified in the literature, and is established in academia and in the global worlds of work; however, an examination of work-based research, particularly at the doctoral level, has been less well articulated. Moreover, a paucity of published literature on either work-based research or Professional Studies means little is known about the dynamics and drivers of these domains. This study aims to begin addressing the shortfall in literature on work-based research and Professional Studies programs, using the program at University of Southern Queensland as an example. This paper examines work-based research in the context of the Professional Studies program at University of Southern Queensland in Australia. Analysis of work-based research includes discussion of ‘messy’ research environments and the changing nature of workplaces, along with the opportunities and challenges such environments pose for action researchers. In addition to addressing a shortfall in the published literature on work-based research, the paper also contributes insight into the mechanisms used to promote reflective practice and the generation of professional artefacts. Often driven by altruism, work-based research as implemented in the Professional Studies program results in a so-called ‘triple dividend’, designed to benefit the individual researcher, work environment, and community of practice. |
Keywords | work-based learning, work-based research, professional studies, reflective practice, mixed methods research, action research |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390308. Technical, further and workplace education |
Byline Affiliations | School of Linguistics, Adult and Specialist Education |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4qv3/work-based-learning-and-research-for-mid-career-professionals-professional-studies-in-australia
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