'The Work-Based Learning Student Handbook' Description
This book will help work-based students to successfully navigate academia. It is a hands-on guide for learners, helping them to get the most out of their university experience. Real-life case studies and useful activities are embedded throughout, illuminating the routes to university qualifications based on workplace activity.
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Title: The Work-Based Learning Student Handbook |
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Publication Date: 16/06/2010 |
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'The Work-Based Learning Student Handbook' Contents: Introduction Adapting to HE: Academic Skills Make your Learning Count Learning to Learn: Practical Advice for Work-Based Learners Making the Most of your Assessment Opportunities: Thinking Beyond the Grade Work-based Projects Support for Work-based Learning Students Online Support for Work-based Learning Foundation Degrees Appendices Index
RUTH HELYER is Head of Workforce Development (Research& Policy) at Teesside University, UK. Her research interests encompass all aspects of academic business-facing activity. Recent publications include 'Employer Engagement: the new widening participation?' in the Journal of Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning, Staffordshire University (December 2008). Formerly the Programme Leader of Teesside University's Work-based Studies Programme, she has a particular interest in developing such tailored programmes for employed learners. Ruth has also lectured and published widely in the field of English Studies