The Value of Work-Based Learning | Origin: CS130
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Creating Work-Based Learning Programs - First Steps --> The Value of Work-Based Learning
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
One of the things I have learned about work based learning, it gives students something a textbook alone can not, real world application. I have learned that work based learning also helps students build confidence. The students who struggle in a traditional classroom setting thrive when they are given hands on responsibilities, opportunities to interact with professionals or experiences connected to the careers they are interested in. I will continue to encourage students to take ownership of their learning , build professionalism & understand that the skills they develop now that will benefit them beyond the classroom
Today I learned about the different phases of work-based learning. As someone who works with at-risk teens, I am eager to learn more about best practices in career exploration. Teens are expected to graduate HS with a plan, but they have so little life experience to base their plan on....it's a ridiculous expectation!
I learned that career awareness helps students see more career options and that good planning and placements are important for success. I plan to apply this by exposing students to more careers and making sure work sites are a good fit before placing them.
I’ve learned the basics of work-base learning, its value and the different types. I will use this information to refine the current WBL program that I coordinate.
Work-Based Learning is the culmination of career exploration throughout primary and secondary schooling. Helping students to explore career options through multiple modes of learning can only increase the quality of the Work-Based Learning they find. When a student has “the end in mind”, they can find more relevance in everyday school.
This first part of the course gives great resources and information for those who are unfamiliar with the fine details of a work based learning program in a school.
This was a good summary of WBL. It is important to recognize which step of career exploration a student may be in, in order to help them make an appropriate plan moving forward.
Our school has an active Job Shadow Program and I see through what I've learned so far that there needs to be more thoughtful intention put into orientations, detailed training agreements, exit activities and assignments. I also think we could integrate a mock interview into the Job Shadow, since it's an eight week experience.
There are several different steps/processes/intentional experiential activities that can build one upon another for students in WBL. Each has its own intention and value in helping to develop students' awareness and understanding of what it will take to pursue specific career pathways. I like learning about the multitude of categories and strategies for consideration in building a robust WBL program.
The value of Work-Based Learning can be seen with student after student success stories about how it is a career path they will pursue or just as valuable a career they will no move on from. These authentic settings give insight to students not gained from research alone.
The resources and information provided a well-rounded introduction to WBL. The resources proved valuable in both affirming areas of effective practice and identifying opportunities for continued growth. The information underscored the importance of ongoing professional development in WBL techniques to expand and enhance our opportunities for students.
I really like work based learning. Hands on has always been my favorite way to learn.
The co-op model was new to me. We typically just do internships, so this gave me a new idea.
I am really pleased with all the links and resources provided in the lessons so far. Specifically, I intend to utilize the documents shared for setting up mentorships and mock interviews.
This was great, a review of the importance of WBL. My goal also is to give students a closer view of a community professional or industry.
Job-Shadow and mock interviews will be introduced to my students in semester two.
This is my first time taking this course, so I learned about the different types of work based learning, one I have personally never heard before, as I feel the one most common to hear is the internship.
I liked reading about career exploration and the importance of the connection to students career pathways.
I liked the description of job shadowing being more meaningful that just a business tour.
I learned how to establish a supportive workplace where people can excel in their roles and acquire new skills while performing their duties, which could lead to greater productivity and business success.
