Maximising Learning Dialogue in Professional Field-based Experiences

Project Description

This project examines the effectiveness of enriched learning dialogues in field-based programmes. Currently a growing number of professional and vocational education programmes are reliant on field-based experiences to provide relevant, contextualised learning. However, research indicates that assumptions about the actual contribution of field-based experiences tend to be ill-founded unless specific strategic interventions occur. This project will develop and test interventions in a broad range of professional and vocational field-based learning environments, to identify the most effective for learners.

Project Team

• Dr Andrew Smith (Contact Project Leader), Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
• Suzzanne Barthow, Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
• Richard Charmley, Private Practitioner
• Lynne Miles, WINTEC
• Dr Beverley Norsworthy, Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
• Philip Ozanne, Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
• Dr Marion Sanders, Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
• Karen Welson, Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
• Cindy Weddeman, New Zealand Tertiary College 

Project Funding

$131,834 GST exc.

Key Dates

• Project commence: early 2010
• Expected project completion: late 2011

Project Outputs

	Presentation given at the 2011 Ako Aotearoa Research in Progress Colloquium
	Presentation about the project at the Ako Aotearoa Research in Progress Colloquium 2010