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

Helyer, Ruth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1137403241 ISBN 13: 9781137403247

Publisher: Red Globe Press, 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

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1137403241
• ISBN 13: 9781137403247
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 296