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Putting Knowledge to Work Print

Putting Knowledge to WorkIntegrating Work-based and Subject-based Knowledge
in Intermediate-level Qualifications

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The Putting Knowledge to Work project focuses on long standing challenges of integrating theory and practice in work-based learning programmes. 

Six detailed case studies provide exemplars of putting knowledge to work in programmes ranging from Foundation Degrees to non-accredited senior staff development programmes. They are structured and analysed according to four re-contextualisation processes. In each case commentaries and recommendations discuss the chains of recontextualisation and lessons that can be drawn for programme design and practice.

The project has been sponsored by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Commercial Education Trust and the WLE Centre, Centre for Excellence in Work-Based Learning for Education Professionals at the Institute of Education. It is an associated project of the Economic and Social Research Council’s Teaching and Learning Research Programme.

The project team, Karen Evans, David Guile and Judy Harris of the Institute of Education, University of London, carried out the project between 2006 and 2008.

Project Publications


Guile, D. & Evans, K. (2010). pdf Putting Knowledge to Work: recontextualising knowledge through the design and implementation of work-based learning at higher education levels (104 Kb). October. Lichfield: fdf.

Project Background

The outcomes of the project were presented in February 2009 and can be downloaded here:

  • pdf Putting Knowledge to Work: A New_Approach 629.74 Kb
  • pdf Exemplars 2.24 Mb
    1. Foundation Degree in Aircraft Engineering
    2. Management Development in the Glass Industry
    3. Foundation Degree in Financial Services
    4. Foundation Degree in Media Practice
    5. Company Training Scheme (Banking) with Higher National Diploma
    6. Leadership Development
  • pdf Cross Cutting Themes 438.39 Kb
    1. Multi-faceted Partnerships with Industry
    2. Gradual Release
    3. Enacting New Knowledge
    4. Utilising Company Resources
    5. Diagnosing Company Problems and Solutions
    6. Using Industry Educators
    7. Relationships with Professional Bodies: Dual Accreditation
  • pdf Exemplar-Specific Guidance Notes 4.4 Mb
    1. Foundation Degree in Aircraft Engineering:
      • Tracking Maths from the first module to Maths in the operational environment
    2. Management Development in the Glass Industry:
      • Using "learning conversation" to recognise, develop and accredit knowledge
      • Setting up the "learning conversations"
      • The question of "existing" and "new" knowledge
      • Assessment and accreditation aspects of the learning conversation
    3. Foundation Degree in Financial Services:
      • The potential of company-based mentorship
    4. Foundation Degree in Media Practice
      • Assessing applicant suitability for the programme
      • Using "reflective diaries" and presentations to link work placement to programme content
    5. Company Training Scheme (Banking) with Higher National Diploma:
      • Learners organising and "employer forum" meeting to discuss the programme
      • Contextualised assessment
    6. Leadership Development
      • Working with theory in a "pragmatic, realism culture"
      • Setting up "Business Leadership Challenges"
  • pdf ESRC/TLRP Research Briefing 206.52 Kb
 
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