Improving work integrated learning through implementing internship performance indicators
Abstract
In applied programs, there is a growing expectation for students to be workready
at the end of their undergraduate and graduate studies. Work
integrated learning is a strategy that enmeshes applied and practical
experience with academic courses to offer integrated learning and a
connection between post-secondary education and the workplace. Students
in tourism and hospitality programs across British Columbia were surveyed
along with their internship employers to better understand their perceptions
of internship programs across the province. With 46 of 93 students and 14
of 55 employers responding, the research discovered that participants are
generally satisfied, with the internship programs rated at 85% above average
or excellent. The ability to use skills and knowledge from the classroom in
the work environment is a particularly strong aspect of internship, bridging
theory, applied learning, and practice. Some areas for improvement, though,
include better communication between employers, students, and supervisors, as well as broader internship opportunities. The findings also
supported previous research regarding the potential disconnects between
student expectations of internships and student internship performance
evaluations completed by employers. The research demonstrated that
internship programs continue to be an important aspect of the
undergraduate and graduate learning experience and should be supported.
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