Defining Common Elements of Quality Work-Integrated Learning with a Literature Review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16912334 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dana Fenton (0000-0003-1151-1693), David Fenton (0000-0003-3001-9514, University of Cambridge, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21582440251357683 |
| OpenAlex | W4415330469 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 8 |
Work-integrated learning (WIL) is a prominent pedagogical approach in higher education (HE) that is a focal point for many universities around the world. Given that WIL is a strategic priority for many institutions there is an increased need to evaluate program quality. Yet at the same time, a universally agreed upon standard for quality WIL programs eludes practitioners and researchers. Design/Approach/Methods: This systematic literature review applies a constructivist paradigm to provide an intertextual meta-analysis of 22 WIL quality frameworks published in the last 10 years. In so doing, nine common principles of quality WIL are identified to develop the Common Elements of Quality WIL (CEQWIL) framework. Findings: These common themes are context, leadership, skills development, learning outcomes, curriculum design, experience, inclusivity, equity and access, stakeholder relationship management, and evaluation and assessment. The elements are interpreted to be causal, having an impactful influence on one another, and being drivers of quality WIL. Originality/Value: The analysis provides an adaptation to quality frameworks, that is proposed to be paired with the definitions of the common principles of quality WIL as a basis for future research and program evaluation
Common ground · Curriculum · Quality management · Stakeholder · Engineering Education and Curriculum Development · Higher Education and Employability · Higher Education Learning Practices
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |