Facilitating Work-Based Learning: A Handbook for Tutors (Teaching and Learning) - Softcover

Helyer, Ruth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1137403241 ISBN 13: 9781137403247

Publisher: Palgrave, 2015

Synopsis

Work-based learning routes are a versatile and innovative way to gain higher education qualifications. This book reflects that flexibility and prepares tutors for helping work-based students learn in a variety of ways at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Offering practical information and advice, the book covers the major aspects of work-based learning, which include:

· accreditation of prior learning (APL)
· work-based projects
· learning agreements
· relevant innovative assessment methods
· quality assurance and enhancement mechanisms
· how technology can be utilised as a learning tool.

Featuring activities, case studies and useful hints and tips informed by a range of international scholars, it's the ideal companion for tutors of work-based learning students.

About this title

Review:

'This book is the definitive resource for all those involved in work-based learning in higher education.' - Elizabeth Wilson, University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, UK 'This book brings together an array of contributors who, together, possess an unsurpassable knowledge and understanding of practice in work-based learning.' - Alison Felce, University of Wolverhampton, UK

About the Author:

Ruth Helyer is Head of Workforce Development (Research & Policy) at Teesside University, UK and a National Teaching Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1137403241
• ISBN 13: 9781137403247
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288