Although a multitude of programs in higher education integrate formal pedagogy with practical work experience (e.g., internships, practicum, and cooperative education), their underlying logic is largely the same: to enhance the value of the learning experience through an integration of work and education. To date, however, there appears to be no…

An integrated workplace-learning project is a self-directed, intellectually rigorous, field-based learning experience in which students apply academic skills in solving real-world problems in the community. This guidebook was designed to help teachers and other school staff collaborate with students and employers to plan integrated…

This book, which is intended for high school students, explains how to scout out alternative learning opportunities available to high school students and how to select, prepare for, and make the most of alternative programs. The book begins with a definition of alternative learning and a brief overview of the many types of alternative learning…