Research

= This page lists useful research of interest to Workplace Learning Professionals such as yourself.=

This review is from: Working Knowledge: Work-Based Learning and Education Reform (Paperback) Available form Amazon for around $45.

I came across this book while researching improvements to our work experience program for high school students. I found it very helpful and thought provoking as it examines the evidence for work experience supporting Academic Achievement, Career Development,Youth Developmentand new ways of thinking that students would not easily experience in the classroom. Its highly relevant to policy and program design or practitioners wishing to maximise the gains of workplace based learning for young people. A good read. Ian Palmer

This booklet from The Career Academy Support Network VERY interesting to compare to our work placement program, and partnerships with employers. The context is American Career Academies which are schools within schools under a career/industry theme. I liked reading about the preparation and application process/matching of students before summer internships (ideally paid jobs), the focus on learning- not just work, the difficulties teachers face doing this work on top of teaching, and the emphasis on journaling to help the student reflect upon what they have learnt… Download the PDF here. Ian

Strategic review of Work Placement[[image:ezwp/learning_to_work.jpg align="right"]]
In 2005 the Board of Vocational Education and Training in NSW released a report titled a Strategic Review of Work Placement. Click here to download a copy.

Time Well Spent.This UK report provides an interesting insight to Employability skills and Work experience in the UK. Click here to download a copy.

Learning to Work. A small paperback available from Amazon.com for under $20. Useful insights into the former US School To Work Program and work experience. Ian



Essential Work Experience Handbook
. This is a very comprehensive guide for Irish students before they go on Work Experience. Much of the detail on OHS and Industrial laws are lost on us, but the core advice and exercises for students are still worth consideration. Buy it from Amazon.co.uk. Ian