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Practices and Perspectives of First-Year WIL Activities: A Case Study of Primary Teacher Education

Practices and Perspectives of First-Year WIL Activities: A Case Study of Primary Teacher Education
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Author(s): Hannah Milliken (University of Wollongong, Australia), Michelle J. Eady (University of Wollongong, Australia)and Bonnie Amelia Dean (University of Wollongong, Australia)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 23
Source title: Applications of Work Integrated Learning Among Gen Z and Y Students
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Trevor Gerhardt (University of West London, UK)and Paulette J. Annon (London School of Economics, UK)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6440-0.ch011

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Abstract

Work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences are in demand as higher education (HE) institutions endeavour to develop profession-ready graduates. However, Generation Z has reported a lack of preparedness and uncertainty entering the workforce. Designing WIL experiences across a degree engages these students in meaningful opportunities to apply theory to practice. Despite the support of degree-wide approaches, little is known about the prevalence of WIL opportunities within the first year of tertiary study. This chapter reports the findings from 10 interviews with first-year subject coordinators in the Bachelor of Primary Education (BPrimEd) degree, gaining insight into subject coordinators' roles and their perceived purpose of WIL in the first year of HE. Findings suggest subject coordinators recognise the value of and use WIL activities, yet a number of internal and external constraints also limit embedding WIL within first-year curricula. The research in this chapter is student-led and includes reflective insights from the lead student author.

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