Synonyms
Action inquiry; Action learning; Action research; Co-inquiry; Collaborative action research; Cooperative inquiry; Experiential learning; Internship; Living case study; Negotiated work-based learning; Problem-based learning; Reflective practice; Service learning; Systemic inquiry; Work-based learning
Definition
Work-integrated learning is a form of pedagogy which is situated, experiential, and collaborative with industry or community partners. Specifically, it has been characterized as intentionally integrating theory with authentic activities which then form part of an authentic assessment. Work-integrated learning for sustainability education specifically applies such pedagogical approaches to sustainable development challenges such as climate change, community recovery and resilience, or local poverty reduction.
Introduction
Work-integrated learning is a form of education which broadly connects practice settings as a location or vehicle of learning (Billett 2014) and has...
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Wall, T., Hindley, A. (2019). Work-Integrated Learning for Sustainability Education. In: Leal Filho, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Sustainability in Higher Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11352-0_37
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