Evaluating the Development of Science Research Skills in Work-Integrated Learning through the Use of Workplace Science Tools

Autor/inn/en	McCurdy, Susan M.; Zegwaard, Karsten E.; Dalgety, Jacinta
Titel	Evaluating the Development of Science Research Skills in Work-Integrated Learning through the Use of Workplace Science Tools
Quelle	In: Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, 14 (2013) 4, S.233-249 (20 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1175-2882
Schlagwörter	Research Skills; Scientific Research; Work Experience; Semi Structured Interviews; Graduate Students; Undergraduate Students; Comparative Analysis; Scientific Concepts; Science Process Skills; Skill Development; Foreign Countries; New Zealand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Forschungsleistung; Employment experience; Job experience; Occupational experience; Berufserfahrung; Graduate Study; Student; Students; Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Studentin; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Ausland; Neuseeland
Abstract	Concept understanding, the development of analytical skills and a research mind set are explored through the use of academic tools common in a tertiary science education and relevant work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences. The use and development of the tools; laboratory book, technical report, and literature review are examined by way of semi-structured interviews with graduate students, and comparing undergraduate students who had completed science work placements and those who had not. Students who had experienced work placements developed a professional and sophisticated understanding of the use of the tools, science concepts and the research process prior to graduating, hence were better prepared for graduate study or moving onto a professional science arena. Non-WIL graduate students also developed these skills, but after they had already embarked on research degrees. This research shows that academic tools specific to science workplaces can uncover discrepancies between what science research skills students have at tertiary level, and what is required of them in a professional situation. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	New Zealand Association for Cooperative Education. University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand. Tel: +64-7-838-4892; e-mail: editor@apjce.org; Web site: http://www.apjce.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01