Reeve, Fiona; Ingram, Robert and Gallacher, Jim
(2008).
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Abstract
This paper reports on findings from a comparative research project which is examining how work-based learning (WBL) and work-related learning (WRL) are being incorporated into Higher National (HN) programmes in Scotland and Foundation Degrees (FDs) in England. It draws on qualitative interviews with learners, employers and programme organisers. The particular focus of this paper is to explore the potentially changing roles of employers and college staff in supporting students’ learning. A complex picture can be observed. There are similarities in the role of employers in supporting learning across the two countries and these have emerged in response to the characteristics of the occupational sectors. Nevertheless, it appears that the FD framework does encourage college/university staff to increase the range and extent of WBL and WRL, in comparison with HNs. However, in doing so, they take on the significant task of maintaining these relationships with employers, and this may be only possible because of smaller FD cohorts.
| Item Type: | Conference Item |
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| Copyright Holders: | 2008 SCUTREA |
| Funders: | The study is funded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), Council for Industry and Higher Education (CIHE), Universities UK and the Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA). |
| Keywords: | work-based learning; foundation degrees; higher nationals; employers |
| Academic Unit/Department: | Education and Language Studies > Education |
| Interdisciplinary Research Centre: | Centre for Research in Education and Educational Technology (CREET) |
| Item ID: | 27237 |
| Depositing User: | Fiona Reeve |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Jan 2011 11:20 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Oct 2012 05:31 |
| URI: | http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/27237 |
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