Work-based learning is used and assessed in higher education a variety of ways. In this paper we look particularly at the differences between the assessment of WBL when it is constructed as a field of study, i.e., using generic and transdisciplinary criteria and when it is constructed as a mode of study, i.e., when it is assessed using subject…

This paper examines problems in work experience education in five California junior colleges. As equipment for occupational programs is both expensive and soon obsolete, many colleges have turned to industry to provide the work experience. Thus the student can not only be involved in real work situations but also earn as he learns. All such jobs,…

Described is the Work-Experience Program at the Maryland School for the Blind in Baltimore. (DLS)

Describes Providence Place Academy in Rhode Island, the "School at the Mall" where students work for 90 minutes per day at various stores to learn about the retail industry while reinforcing what they learn in the retail/marketing-based curriculum and acquiring customer service skills. (JOW)

Purpose: This paper seeks to challenge the view that student part time employment detracts from academic attainment and presents evidence that when linked to formal undergraduate study provides rich learning experiences. It also explores the extent to which formerly accepted pre-requisites for work based learning (WBL) apply in this model and how…

The Finnish vocational education and training system underwent remarkable transformations at the turn of the century. One of the biggest changes was introducing compulsory and guided on-the-job learning periods in all study programmes. In this article students' experiences of on-the-job learning and in particular of integrating school-based and…

This paper is a critique of the initial teacher education (ITE) of further and adult education teachers in the UK. It argues that the employer-led, national standards model in the UK is not the basis for ITE and professional development because it takes no account of learning in the workplace, disregards the multi-specialist and professional…

WorkReady programs offer young Philadelphians not only their first job, but skills for success. Young people who work during high school often master valuable skills that can help them do better in high school and college; learn new things that open their eyes to career possibilities; and earn more money later in life. When young people learn how…

Addresses problems with the definition of terms and validity of results of research on supported employment. Draws conclusions regarding the state of supported employment research. Comments on the value of retaining flexibility in the concept of supported employment in meeting the needs of consumers. (Author/NB)

Provides general information about apprenticeships, including a definition of the term, reasons for becoming an apprentice, how to select a trade, how to qualify for a program, and resources for further information. (NRJ)

If the school store carries suitable product lines, presents them attractively, accommodates the flow of customers, and brings in sufficient sales, it can offer many--if not more--of the learning experiences offered by a good cooperative work station as it relates store operations, merchandising, sales promotion, and financial control. (Author/AG)

An attempt to improve the quality of the life that many socially disoriented youth live in a mojor urban area is described. (CK)

Discusses the need for youth apprenticeship programs and suggests that the benefits to companies are high. Indicates that work-based learning programs may be the most effective way to ensure professional training for today's youth. (JOW)

As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…