An Assessment of the Quality of a Work-Integrated Learning Internship Program in Kenya

Autor/in	Kiriri, Peter N.
Titel	An Assessment of the Quality of a Work-Integrated Learning Internship Program in Kenya
Quelle	In: International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 20 (2019) 3, S.257-271 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2538-1032
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Internship Programs; Work Experience Programs; College Graduates; Educational Quality; Learning Activities; Authentic Learning; Alignment (Education); Integrated Activities; Supervisor Supervisee Relationship; Orientation; Academic Support Services; Kenya + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Berufspraktische Ausbildung; Hochschulabsolvent; Hochschulabsolventin; Quality of education; Bildungsqualität; Lernaktivität; Integrierender Unterricht; Orientierung; Kenia
Abstract	The concept of work-integrated learning (WIL) is significant as it has a considerable influence on a student's fitness for the workplace upon graduation. This paper aims to determine the perception of graduates of the United States International University -- Africa (USIU-A) towards the quality of the internship program and especially the effects of the learning activities of a work-integrated learning course. The study was conducted using an adjusted framework for evaluating the quality of WIL curricula based on six dimensions of WIL including: authenticity; integrated learning supports; alignment of teaching and learning activities and assessments with integrative learning outcomes; supervisor access; and, induction / preparation processes. From the findings, supervisor access and authenticity received high ratings while integrated learning support and alignment of both teaching and learning activities received the lowest rating. The findings will inform the developers and implementers of internship programs by identifying key areas of focus. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01