Introduction
Work-based learning (WBL) as a method for learning is playing an increasing role in professional development and lifelong learning. There are lots of publications/articles available on Work-Based Learning, but the definitions and implementations vary from place to place. A Glass, K Higgins and A McGregor say that ‘Work based learning is any training that relates directly to the requirements of the jobs on offer in your organization’. This is one of the examples of WBL in the form of training. Work-based Learning is used as a terms in USA, for programs for school children to obtain experience from work (“Work-based Learning Guide 2002”). According to (Kathleen A. Paris and Sarah A. Mason) it gives a chance to young people to be prepared for the changeover from school to work and, to learn the realities of work and be prepared to make the right choice of work. In Europe (particularly in England, Scotland, Ireland) and in Australia available commendation is more focused on on-the-job preparation and on academic learning linked to work situations, Degree programs and negotiated learning programs.
Raelin (2000) writes that work-based learning can be illustrious from usual classroom learning in many different and important ways. Firstly, work-based learning is focuses in the region of reflection on work practices; it is not just about a subject of gaining a set of technical skills, but also about a case of reviewing and getting knowledge from experience. Secondly, work-based learning outlook learning as forthcoming from your action and problem solving inside a working environment, and so it is cited on live projects and challenges to individuals and organizations.
People often see Work-based learning as a tool for ...
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