Jean Petersen

I learned to start with clear goals for WBL data and plan to track participation better to improve student experiences and outcomes
 
 
 

This module reminded me how important reflection is in making WBL meaningful. I plan to build in more consistent student reflections and use that feedback to adjust experiences, so students aren’t just doing the work—they’re actually learning from it.

This module reminded me how important consistent check-ins and communication are. I plan to stay more connected with students and employers to better support and guide their experiences as well as for a win, win experience for all involved.

This module helped me understand the importance of following WBL laws and protecting students. I plan to be more intentional about documentation, safety, and making sure placements meet all requirements.

This module showed me how important clear expectations and communication are in WBL. I plan to create stronger agreements and check-ins so students and employers stay aligned and supported.

This module helped me realize that business engagement works best when it’s a two-way relationship. I plan to be more intentional about keeping partners involved, sharing student success, and creating experiences where businesses feel like they’re truly part of the learning process—not just helping out.

This module showed me how important it is to connect WBL directly to student goals, not just offer experiences. I plan to be more intentional about guiding students into opportunities that match their interests and helping them reflect on where those paths can take them.

I took away how important it is to connect real-world skills to what we’re already doing in class. I plan to be more intentional about building those connections and giving students more hands-on experiences that actually prepare them for jobs.

This module reinforced the need to intentionally design work-based learning so all students experience a clear progression. I plan to apply this into coursework, tracking participation, and increasing hands-on, real-world projects that build skills, confidence, and career awareness for every student.

This module reinforced the importance of intentionally designing a full continuum of work-based learning experiences rather than relying on isolated opportunities. I’ve learned that access and progression must be built into the program so every student moves from awareness to real-world application. Moving forward, I plan to be more deliberate in tracking student participation across each level and ensuring barriers like scheduling or confidence don’t limit access. I also want to strengthen reflection at each stage so students better understand their skills and career fit. Overall, I will apply this by creating a more structured, equitable system that guarantees meaningful,… >>>