Embedding Bachelor of Engineering University Education with Enhanced Work-Integrated Learning

A study on the effectiveness of engineering education in the development of industry-ready graduate engineers was conducted among academics and industry experts of engineering disciplines who have relevant experience in work-integrated learning in Australia. The hypothesis was that embedding enhance...

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Autores principales:	Pradeep Vailasseri, John M. Long, Matthew Joordens
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Publicado:	MDPI AG 2021
Materias:	engineering education engineering curriculum Bachelor of Engineering work-integrated learning WIL higher education Education L
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:bf41a0e8d44e44ba8ba9defd03db8cf92021-11-25T17:23:59ZEmbedding Bachelor of Engineering University Education with Enhanced Work-Integrated Learning10.3390/educsci111107562227-7102https://doaj.org/article/bf41a0e8d44e44ba8ba9defd03db8cf92021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/11/11/756https://doaj.org/toc/2227-7102A study on the effectiveness of engineering education in the development of industry-ready graduate engineers was conducted among academics and industry experts of engineering disciplines who have relevant experience in work-integrated learning in Australia. The hypothesis was that embedding enhanced work-integrated learning into all study semesters has the increased possibility of developing industry-ready graduate engineers. This paper outlines the research outcomes and an enhanced work-integrated learning framework that might be helpful for improving the industry-readiness of graduating engineers. Based on the research results, the researchers propose the allocation of an appropriate level of work-integrated learning for each indicator of attainment component from the elements of Engineers Australia’s Stage I Competencies. The aim of this paper is to provide detailed recommendations for implementing an enhanced work-integrated model in Bachelor of Engineering programs in Australia. The authors also present the concept of curriculum development based on industry-integrated learning outcomes, as well as the campus and industry engagement model for enhanced work-integrated learning for the subjects of study in the Bachelor of Engineering program. This framework can be used globally as a reference for developing similar work-integrated learning models.Pradeep VailasseriJohn M. LongMatthew JoordensMDPI AGarticleengineering educationengineering curriculumBachelor of Engineeringwork-integrated learningWILhigher educationEducationLENEducation Sciences, Vol 11, Iss 756, p 756 (2021)
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description	A study on the effectiveness of engineering education in the development of industry-ready graduate engineers was conducted among academics and industry experts of engineering disciplines who have relevant experience in work-integrated learning in Australia. The hypothesis was that embedding enhanced work-integrated learning into all study semesters has the increased possibility of developing industry-ready graduate engineers. This paper outlines the research outcomes and an enhanced work-integrated learning framework that might be helpful for improving the industry-readiness of graduating engineers. Based on the research results, the researchers propose the allocation of an appropriate level of work-integrated learning for each indicator of attainment component from the elements of Engineers Australia’s Stage I Competencies. The aim of this paper is to provide detailed recommendations for implementing an enhanced work-integrated model in Bachelor of Engineering programs in Australia. The authors also present the concept of curriculum development based on industry-integrated learning outcomes, as well as the campus and industry engagement model for enhanced work-integrated learning for the subjects of study in the Bachelor of Engineering program. This framework can be used globally as a reference for developing similar work-integrated learning models.
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Embedding Bachelor of Engineering University Education with Enhanced Work-Integrated Learning

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