ERIC Number: EJ1477049
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 16
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An Innovative Online Non-Placement Work-Integrated Learning Unit through the Lens of Doing, Knowing, Being and Becoming
Louise Dunn; Sarah Mclean
International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, v26 n2 p339-354 2025
Innovation to support work-integrated learning (WIL) delivery in Australian higher education and other countries is becoming increasingly important due to the complexities associated with integrating work and learning in this context. Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, complexities include the changing nature of work and challenges related to providing work placements as a key WIL strategy. This paper presents an innovative online non-placement WIL unit of study developed to address a range of complexities facing the provision of WIL in environmental health higher education. The theoretical basis of the unit, conceptualized through a lens of doing, knowing, being, and becoming, together with the pedagogical practices and strategies and specific learning tasks adopted, is described. Whilst further research is required to investigate the ability of this model to satisfy all key stakeholders, the outcomes have been promising.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Environmental Education, Health Education, Electronic Learning, Educational Strategies, Experiential Learning, Work Experience Programs, Education Work Relationship
New Zealand Association for Cooperative Education. University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand. Tel: +64-7-838-4892; e-mail: editor@ijwil.org; Web site: https://www.ijwil.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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