Work Integrated Learning Experiences

What are work-integrated learning experiences?

Work-integrated learning (WIL) refers to the range of experiences that engage students in the workplace. WIL is a pedagogical approach that aims to bridge what students are learning in the classroom (knowledge) with the activities (application of skills and knowledge) that provide the opportunity for practices that reflect what happens in the workplace and are considered instrumental to work readiness.

WIL experiences are:

  • Authentic as they involve practices and experiences of the workplace.
  • Located within a discipline’s curriculum.
  • Focus on graduate learning outcomes and career paths

There are various types of WIL that can take place on campus and off campus. Some examples of WIL experiences in teaching might include:

On-CampusOff-campus
  • Collaborative projects
  • Virtual projects
  • On-campus work experience
  • Case Studies
  • Problem-based learning projects
  • Community service on-campus
  • Industry guest speaker
  • Case Studies
  • Simulations
  • Research Projects
  • Practicum placements
  • Service-learning projects.
  • Project-based placement
  • Internships
  • Volunteering
  • Community Service

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