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Peer reviewedHeinemann, Harry N.; Wilson, James W. – Journal of Cooperative Education, 1995
The name of the work-integrated education program, its learning objectives, and other program characteristics were gathered from 18 colleges/universities and 2 community colleges. Three-quarters use internship, practicum, or co-op. Factor analysis grouped objectives as cognitive, communication, job seeking, personal development, career…
Descriptors: Classification, Cooperative Education, Education Work Relationship, Higher Education
Wilson, James W. – New Directions for Experiential Learning, 1978
Cooperative programs are distinguished by their emphasis on being educational, on providing productive work, and on being an integral part of the curriculum. Implications for program definition and olanning are discussed. (Author/LBH)
Descriptors: Cooperative Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Planning, Experiential Learning
Brown, Sylvia J.; Wilson, James W. – New Directions for Experiential Learning, 1978
The growth of and potential for cooperative education for graduate students is addressed. It is suggested that the majority of such programs in the future will have few participants, will not be closely tied to the curriculum designed, will be largely student-instigated, and will be flexible and informal. (Author/LBH)
Descriptors: Cooperative Education, Experiential Learning, Futures (of Society), Graduate Students
Peer reviewedWilson, James W. – Journal of Cooperative Education, 1984
Examines why joint ventures are formed and discusses a number of factors related to the success of such interaction. Focus is on four factors: goal compatibility, boundary-spanning structures and processes, locus of need satisfaction, and organizational incentives. (CT)
Descriptors: Cooperative Education, Cooperative Programs, Education Work Relationship, Institutional Cooperation
Download full textWilson, James W.; And Others – 1975
This report is addressed principally to college personnel who may have direct program responsibilities or who may otherwise have an impact upon the development of cooperative education. The aim of this report is twofold: first, to describe the research undertaken by the staff of Northeastern University Cooperative Education Research Center…
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Cooperative Education, Cooperative Programs, Educational Programs
Brown, Sylvia J.; Wilson, James W. – 1979
An in-depth assessment of cooperative (co-op) education training programs is presented. For the purposes of this research, cooperative education is defined as work and school experiences designed to complement each other. Five questions are addressed: (1) Are the training programs teaching the right things? (2) Is the training being done…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Cooperative Education, Cooperative Programs, Cost Effectiveness
Ryder, Kenneth G.; Wilson, James W. – 1987
A description of contemporary cooperative education shows how programs, policies, and practices have developed and changed to fit today's educational and work environment. Specific benefits for students, academic institutions, and employers are examined. Following a foreword by Ralph W. Tyler, four chapters in part one (the development of…
Descriptors: Career Education, College Role, Cooperative Education, Cost Effectiveness
