Faculty members hold diverse perspectives on work-integrated learning--a diversity that, we argue, has been underexamined in the literature. This exploratory narrative review discusses the literature on faculty members' support for and engagement in WIL, including a deep dive into the substantial body of research in community service learning…

The final report of the "Australian Universities Accord" consultation process highlighted the impact of work-integrated learning requirements on students' ability to complete professional qualifications, conceptualising equity in terms of a need to ensure 'equitable participation'. This article uses the case of social work education to…

This innovation in practice paper describes an approach to adult leadership learning that combines video conference technology and leadership coaching to advance meaningful work-based civic and organizational leadership development. This paper is organized into three sections. First, we operationalize Leadership-As-Practice (LAP),…

This research aimed to develop and evaluate an innovative learning management model based on the local wisdom of the Lao Vieng community in Nakhon Nayok Province, to enhance community potential. The objectives were to 1) study the basic information on learning management innovations for local wisdom in the Lao Vieng community, 2) develop an…

With agricultural education teachers continually leaving the teaching profession, it is up to schools and administrators to assist in retaining teachers. People are motivated differently based on their experiences and goals for their futures. Both intrinsic and altruistic motivators are highly involved when one decides to become a teacher. The…

The issues and experiences of work-integrated learning (WIL), accounting, and financial planning academics across higher educational institutions in developing innovative WIL programs are the focuses of this study. The authors reflect on their responsibilities and goals, centering on how these aligned with student and institutional expectations…

In Norwegian higher education, work-integrated learning (WIL) is an unfamiliar term. However, national policies and most higher education institutions emphasize the need for increased work relevance, or "arbeidslivsrelevans" (Norwegian term), across disciplines and programs. This study reviews existing literature to identify various WIL…

A pivotal recommendation of the Australian Universities Accord is the provision of financial support for students undertaking compulsory placements. The Australian Government has acted swiftly to implement this recommendation, announcing a means-tested Prac Payment scheme for students in nursing, midwifery, teaching and social work degrees.…

This scoping review explores the perceived value of transdisciplinary work-integrated learning (TWIL) for contributing to social change and the enablers of impactful TWIL offerings. TWIL is a pedagogy-based approach which connects students from diverse disciplines with external partners to engage in authentic, work-focused activities as a formal…

Universities tend to focus on the hard skills required within disciplines, with a general lack of focus on the teaching of soft skills, specifically in the hard sciences, while a graduate with good attributes ought to have both. There is an uncertainty over whose responsibility it is to teach soft skills between industry and universities, with the…

Despite the fact that many learners are attracted to the humanities and liberal arts, community college students--particularly those from low-income backgrounds--are often advised to avoid those subjects in favor of STEM-related courses like information technology, health care, and engineering. The reason is clear: unless students have had…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the perspectives of supervisors from criminal justice organisations regarding student internships. It examines how supervisors perceive internships as a pathway for developing future professionals, fostering practical skills and improving understanding of the criminal justice system. Additionally,…

This article explores a small number of African international students' narratives on their identity work through work-integrated learning (WIL) in Chinese higher education. Applying a sociological use of the 'possible selves' concept to interview data, the findings show that individual participants accumulate a pool of like-to-be, aspire-to-be…

A host of challenges have been associated with providing work-based learning experiences (WBLEs) for students with disabilities; however, little is known about how special education teachers navigate or overcome these challenges. The purpose of this qualitative study therefore was to understand how special education teachers respond to the…

Purpose: This study aims to identify and explore the critical components of Industry 4.0 (IR4.0) talent domains needed by Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students through work-based learning (WBL) programs in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative research design was employed, involving semi-structured…