...Angela Dalrymple Purpose This study analyses drivers of WIL (work-integrated learning) curriculum collaboration barriers between employers and universities, presenting a new framework for curriculum collaboration success. This research is topical in exploring institutional and cultural barriers...

... its structural design, interactive learning processes, and multidimensional outcomes. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on a desk-based synthesis of literature, policy, and practice, the paper integrates insights from experiential learning theory, work-integrated learning and service-learning...

...Despinur Dara; Tuong Thien Nguyen; Donny Maha Putra Purpose This study examines how work-integrated learning ( WIL ) contributes to graduate work readiness ( WR ) by distinguishing digital literacy ( DL ) as an upstream enabler and technological adaptability ( TA ) as the proximal driver...

... 12 2025 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Work-based learning Work-based project Work-based research Higher and degree apprenticeships Degree apprenticeship Work-integrated learning University of Staffordshire...

... for identity formation and resilience-building and contributes to international discussions on inclusive work-integrated learning practices and apprenticeship policy reform. Funding: This research received no specific grant from any funding agency, public or commercial. The gap between...

.... The program aims to prepare students for both professional engineering roles and research-informed practice. This capstone model functions as a work-integrated learning (WIL) experience. Students develop professional artifacts—including design drawings, sustainability documentation, and submission-ready...

... explained more variance than functional requirements, suggesting that employer partnerships matter more than the assumed functional specializations. This aligns with recent evidence demonstrating that work-integrated learning (WIL) approaches consistently outperform specialized tracks in developing...

... may be seen at Link to the terms of the CC BY 4.0 licence Work-based learning Work-integrated learning Learning-integrated work Apprenticeships Professions Professional qualifications The British apprenticeship revival of the 1990s was initially limited to (England and Wales...

... work-integrated learning (WIL) by applying the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) framework to diagnose problems and Agile methodologies to design adaptive responses. Design/methodology/approach The study describes the institutional case, detailing the diagnostic process...

... inclusion in Thailand. This study aims to explore the possibilities and implications of adapting the United Kingdom's degree apprenticeship model into Thailand's higher education system, with a focus on enhancing work-integrated learning and promoting equitable access to lifelong learning. In doing...

...Amit Agnihotri; Rajnish Kumar Misra Purpose This conceptual study explores whether business competitions (BCs), a prominent yet understudied non-placement work-integrated learning (WIL) model, align with the recently proposed WIL criteria, thereby confirming their validity as scalable pedagogical...

...-oriented learning strategies, including Work-Integrated Learning, Process-Based Learning and applied capstone experiences, to enhance workforce readiness. Practical implications Findings provide actionable insights for curriculum designers and higher education policymakers, supporting efforts...

... supervisors’ perspectives on the role of internships, the qualities they value in interns and how these attributes have shifted post-COVID-19. Thematic analysis was employed to identify key themes related to expectations, perceptions and the evolving role of work-integrated learning (WIL) within the criminal...

... be contacted at: kieron.chadwick@staffs.ac.uk 27 07 2024 25 10 2024 21 11 2024 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Degree apprenticeship Higher apprenticeship Work-based learning Work-integrated learning Barriers...

... of employers’ required soft skills. A Delphi technique was employed to harness expert consensus and insights into the derived framework. Findings Employability capital can be cultivated in the setting of work-integrated learning programmes and synergised through emotional and social intelligence...

... Work-Integrated Learning (WIL). Design/methodology/approach This paper applied a PBL approach comprising of five distinct stages based on the McMaster Five-Point Strategy. This included the Problem Identification, Generating Solutions through a review of relevant literature and a case study, using...

...Michelle J. Eady; David Drewery; Monica Burney; Wincy Li; Kimberley Livingstone Purpose In light of the expanding prominence of work-integrated learning (WIL), the pedagogical model that integrates work experiences into an academic curriculum, this paper presents a systematic review that uncovers...

...Susan Grantham; Manolo Iachizzi Purpose This study aimed to realign the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) curriculum at an Australian university with communication industry standards and student career goals. It proposes practical suggestions for a third-year communications studies WIL course...

... manpower needed in the industry. Thus, it is pertinent to explore the interaction between the industry and higher education students. Drawing on the tenets of theory of planned behavior (TPB), this study offers valuable insights into the nomological networks of work-integrated learning (WIL), perceived...

...Rebecca Jane Quew-Jones Purpose The study explores Degree Apprenticeship Identity (DAI) conceptualisation to enrich understanding to enhance work-integrated learning (WIL). Lived experiences of degree apprentices (DAs) are examined, and a model of DAI developed to support teaching and learning...