Work Integrated Learning (WIL) has attracted attention as an instrument for enhancing professional practice and developing work-readiness in graduates. It is widely considered as a point of difference in developing graduate employability by enhancing skill outcomes through an authentic learning experience.
This report presents an analysis of students’ learning outcomes and overall experiences within a sport management and coaching WIL framework at Massey University. These reflections were examined under the various themes that emerged to provide recommendations that can be transferred and applied within other WIL contexts by any tertiary provider either offering, or considering WIL as an option for enhancing student learning.
An additional resources presents the collated students’ reflections that emerged as part of the data gathering process.
Resource download:
Report | Work Integrated Learning (PDF, 900Kb)
Work Integrated Learning Adds Value! Student Insights of the Process (PDF, 1.5Mb)
Background:
A one-year project, completed 2018 at Massey University, to examine and analyse students’ reflections based on their main activities, learning outcomes and overall experiences within a sport management and coaching Work Integrated Learning (WIL) framework at Massey University.
Research report prepared by Andy Martin and Malcom Rees.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)