Combining Quality Work-Integrated Learning and Career Development Learning through the Use of the SOAR Model to Enhance Employability

Autor/inn/en	Reddan, Gregory; Rauchle, Maja
Titel	Combining Quality Work-Integrated Learning and Career Development Learning through the Use of the SOAR Model to Enhance Employability
Quelle	In: Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, 18 (2017) 2, S.129-139 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1175-2882
Schlagwörter	Student Attitudes; Employment Qualifications; Career Development; Experiential Learning; College Students; Foreign Countries; Semi Structured Interviews; Program Effectiveness; Occupational Aspiration; Self Concept; Employment Opportunities; Workshops; Exercise; Physical Therapy; Student Motivation; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schülerverhalten; Employment qualification; Vocational qualification; Vocational qualifications; Berufliche Qualifikation; Berufsentwicklung; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Collegestudent; Ausland; Berufsneigung; Berufsziel; Selbstkonzept; Berufschance; Beschäftigungschance; Lernwerkstatt; Schulung; Übung; Physiotherapie; Schulische Motivation; Australien
Abstract	This paper presents students' perceptions of the benefits to employability of a suite of courses that incorporate both work-integrated learning (WIL) and career development learning (CDL). Field Project A and Field Project B are elective courses in the Bachelor of Exercise Science at Griffith University. These courses engage students in active and personalized learning experiences that have been designed utilizing the principles of the SOAR model (Self-awareness, Opportunity awareness, Aspirations, Results). Four students who completed both courses participated in semistructured interviews. Data was collected using thematic analysis of student responses. Results indicated that employability was enhanced as students developed realistic aspirations based on sound information and WIL experiences that can help achieve their personal career goals as they transition into the workforce. The courses provide a practical model for university academics and career development practitioners to work collaboratively. Importantly, they give students a competitive advantage, enabling them to become more proactive, confident and motivated in maximizing opportunities to manage their careers and lifelong learning. (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