Placement experience: how academic support prepares students for the workplace experience

Richardson, T. and Holman, K. (2017) Placement experience: how academic support prepares students for the workplace experience. Invited Presentation presented to: Organisation Mondiale pour l'Education Préscolaire (OMEP) 69th World Assembly and International Conference, Opatija, Croatia, 19-24 June 2017.

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Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Invited Presentation)
Abstract:	This study aims to develop knowledge around how academic support prepares undergraduate students for placement experience. As a result, this stage of the study seeks to understand and examine readiness for placement activities and compare two approaches, from the University of Northampton and Canterbury Christ Church University, England, UK. Students who complete placement experiences during year two of the associated undergraduate degree at either institution are invited to complete a questionnaire assessing their confidence and preparedness before starting a placement in early years. Students will then complete a questionnaire after the placement, reflecting on their preparation and confidence. Analysis will compare findings from both institutions with the aim of understanding how academic support prepares students for the workplace, with the aim of improving teaching and learning strategies. The research is currently in progress, with the first set of data collection complete.
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1705 Education and training of teachers and administrators > LB1731.4 Mentoring in education
Creators:	Richardson, Tanya and Holman, Kerry
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Early Years
Date:	24 June 2017
Date Type:	Publication
Event Title:	Organisation Mondiale pour l'Education Préscolaire (OMEP) 69th World Assembly and International Conference
Event Dates:	19-24 June 2017
Event Location:	Opatija, Croatia
Event Type:	Conference
Language:	English
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
Related URLs:	Conference
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/9567

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