Work Integrated Learning
“work integrated learning is an umbrella term used to describe a wide variety of mechanisms through which practical experience is used to complement the teaching of theoretical concepts” (Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency, 2014, p.7).
In summary:
- Work Integrated Learning is authentic
- Your Work Integrated Learning project features work related issues while also drawing from course related learning
- Your Work Integrated Learning project is evaluated and assessed by a combination of people including: you, your peers, industry mentors/critical friends, as well as your lecturers
- Artefacts produced as result of a Work Integrated Learning project typically have relevance beyond the university.
Bits of courses where there is direct work component. Integral to the learning outcomes of the course and part of assessment.
David Boud – Assessment. Relate university study with ISSUES & IMPERATIVES that are 100% relevant to the nominated workplace.
MODULE 2
Learning and assessment activities
At the end of this module you should be able to:
- understand the purpose and requirements of Assessment Task 1
- identify resources that will help you with Task 1
- identify additional resources that may be used for career planning
- submit your Capability Wrap/Portfolio
- CREATE A CAPABILITY STATEMENT. New portfolio – 3-5 capabilities relevant to your practice. Feature concepts that you’ve studied.
- Barrett, H. C. (2010). Balancing the two faces of e-portfolios. http://electronicportfolios.org/balance/Balancing2.htm (Links to an external site.)
- Clarke, J., & Boud, D. (2018). Refocusing portfolio assessment: Curating for feedback and portrayal. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 55(4), 479–486. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2016.1250664
UTS Portfolio - Professional & Organisational Learning 