Work placement experience: should I stay or Should I go?

Reference:

Bullock, K., Gould, V., Hejmadi, M. and Lock, G., 2009. Work placement experience: should I stay or Should I go? Higher Education Research and Development, 28 (5), pp. 481-494.

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Official URL:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07294360903146833

Abstract

The opportunity to experience work placements that complement taught and practical courses in higher education has become a central strand of many undergraduate degree programmes. While there is tacit agreement that such placements are a good thing, in recent years the numbers of students opting for work placements has been declining. This paper uses a mixed method research design to probe the learning outcomes, attitudes and perceptions of undergraduate students who choose not to go on a work placement. Findings highlight some areas of concern that could be considered by institutions of higher education working to enhance good practice in students' work placement experiences.

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