Organisational & Personal Impacts of a Work-Based Learning & Research Programme in Australia
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Paper/Presentation Title | Organisational & Personal Impacts of a Work-Based |
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Presentation Type | Poster |
Authors | Baker, Shayne (Author), van der Laan, Luke (Author) and Fergusson, Lee (Author) |
Number of Pages | 1 |
Year | 2020 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/events/icppd7posters.aspx |
Conference/Event | 7th International Conference on Professional & Practice Based Doctorates (ICPPD21) |
Event Details | 7th International Conference on Professional & Practice Based Doctorates (ICPPD21) Event Date 30 to end of 31 Mar 2020 Event Location York, England |
Abstract | The philosophical approach of work-based learning (WBL) characterizes how practice professionals learn and develop knowledge to participate effectively in a civil society. Specifically, the approach explains the relationship between the professional, the world in which they work, learning from, through and at work, as well as the potential impact work has on organisations and society more generally. Similarly, the WBL pedagogy translates that philosophical orientation into a working educational model of knowledge, learning and research. Application of the pedagogy is said to not only enhance professional practice and contribute to academic and organisational knowledge, but also personal transformation and career development. This paper reports on the organisational and personal outcomes of a work-based learning higher degree by research programme at the University of Southern Queensland in Australia. As such it will provide a clear statement on what is meant by practice and the pedagogical application that has been developed through the programme over the last decade. Similar with other WBL higher education programmes, Professional Studies draws from a broad multidisciplinary base of knowledge and expertise, with input from professionals and practice domains around Australia, Asia and the Middle East. The paper outlines the impacts of the programme at two levels: 1) the programme from a holistic perspective; and 2) the level of professional practice. To accomplish the first, we describe the programme from a holistic perspective and examine standard metrics. At the level of the professional practice, we present findings from cases by programme graduates across three disciplines: policing and public service; nursing and allied health; and professional development in education. |
Keywords | work-based learning, practice, professional studies, organisational impacts |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390308. Technical, further and workplace education |
390114. Vocational education and training curriculum and pedagogy | |
Byline Affiliations | University of Southern Queensland |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q667q/organisational-personal-impacts-of-a-work-based-learning-research-programme-in-australia
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