Developing Connectivity between Education and Work: Principles and Practices

This book explores the why, how, and what of designing for connectivity in future-oriented education, focusing on workplace learning and learning environments. It presents key research and practical insights from real-life cases, ideal for policy makers, practitioners, and researchers looking to connect learning and working experiences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 13 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The potential of future-oriented education to fully realize its goals hinges on the establishment of a strong connection between learning and work. This book offers valuable guidance on how to achieve this connectivity, drawing from both educational and human resource development perspectives. By adopting an educational lens and enriching it with insights from the field of human resource development, this book explores the underlying reasons, processes, and strategies involved in designing for connectivity.

This edited volume serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding educational practices and principles that facilitate the integration of learning and work experiences. It introduces the central perspectives of workplace learning and learning environments at the intersection of school and work, presenting key research that examines how educators and professionals from organizations and schools can collaborate to achieve connectivity in educational programs.

At the core of this book are empirical research studies that provide theoretical and practical insights from real-life cases. These studies shed light on the barriers to connectivity and offer ideas and guidance on how to overcome them, encompassing communication strategies, design principles, and best practices.

By utilizing carefully selected international examples, this book caters to a wide range of stakeholders, including policy makers, practitioners, and researchers interested in exploring the realm of connecting learning and working experiences. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding and advance the field of education and workforce development.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367549312