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In the age of student autonomy and empowerment in higher education the traditional master-apprentice relationship would seem to be a defunct learning model. Morley argues for the benefits of learning from an expert in the work based learning setting. In her examination of student nurses on placement the work based learning environment lends itself to a more integrated mentorship model where students are supported by both a named supervisor but also ‘helpful others’. When properly managed these individuals combine to support learning from different aspects in a community of social learning. Morley recommends how an integrated model of student support can be applied to all HE students learning on placement.
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Morley, D.A. (2018). The ‘Ebb and Flow’ of Student Learning on Placement. In: Morley, D. (eds) Enhancing Employability in Higher Education through Work Based Learning. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75166-5_10
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