Augmenting higher education students' work experiences

Preferred Purposes and Processes

Dados Bibliográficos

ID4096683
AutoresBillett (0000-0002-9926-3518, Griffith University), Stephen Billett, Melissa Cain (0000-0001-8628-876X, Griffith University, autor correspondente), Anh H Le (0000-0001-5973-8307, Griffith University)
Ano2018
Volume43
Fascículo7
Páginas1279-1294
Data de publicação2018-07-03
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoStudies in Higher Education (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0307-5079 • E-ISSN: 1470-174X
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03075079.2016.1250073
OpenAlexW2548039285
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas8
Referências citadas14

Higher education students are increasingly engaging in work experiences, often directed towards enriching their study and promoting employability. Considerable institutional and personal resources are directed towards these experiences. It is important, therefore, to identify how to utilise them in achieving particular educational purposes. An earlier study found the optimum time for educational interventions is after students had completed work experiences, as they can share, compare and engage critically with those experiences. As these interventions are premised on student engagement, it is important to understand: (i) the reasons why and (ii) means by which they prefer particular interventions. This paper discusses the findings of a survey of higher education students from healthcare disciplines that sought to address those two issues. Students reported a preference for processes assisting them gauge and further develop their occupational capacities and readiness to secure employment and practice effectively once employed. Those interventions led, facilitated or guided by teachers or experts (i.e. clinicians), were preferred over student-organised and led ones. These students place lower value on peer assistance and feedback. This finding contradicts recent literature indicating being assessed by peers is greatly valued. It is these findings and discussions that are elaborated here

Employability · Higher education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Political science · Preference · Psychological intervention · Evaluation of Teaching Practices · Higher Education and Employability · Innovations in Medical Education · Medicine · Psychology