This report documents the findings from a study into the effectiveness of degree level Work Based Learning (WBL). It It introduces of a set of guiding principles for WBL practice and delivery, that have been trialled and evaluated in undergraduate degree programmes offered by Otago Polytechnic.
The report also offers a set of recommendations as a means of improving the overall quality of the programme and the experience of learners, employers and facilitators.
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Background:
A project, completed in 2014 at Otago Polytechnic, to investigate and evaluate the impact of degree level Work Based Learning (WBL) in the New Zealand context and whether or not there is real benefit and value from WBL focused inquiry projects for both learner and the employer.
Research report prepared by Keith Tyler-Smith.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)