Degree and Higher Level Apprenticeships: An Empirical Investigation of Stakeholder Perceptions of Challenges and Opportunities
| Autor: | James Mulkeen, Jacqueline Leigh, Paul Ward, Hussein A. Abdou |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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ComputingMilieux_THECOMPUTINGPROFESSION Higher education Stakeholder perceptions business.industry 05 social sciences 050301 education Public relations Variety (cybernetics) Education Workplace learning Work (electrical) Order (exchange) 0502 economics and business Pedagogy ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION X342 College instruction Relevance (information retrieval) Business University teaching Apprenticeship Work-based learning 0503 education 050203 business & management |
| ISSN: | 0307-5079 |
| Popis: | The aim of this paper is to explore the challenges and opportunities of designing and delivering Degree and Higher Level Apprenticeships (D&HLAs) at levels 4 - 7 from a multi-stakeholder perspective namely employers, Universities, independent training organisations and professional bodies. 27 face to face interviews were undertaken and thematic content analysis was used to analyse the data. The following three themes emerged from the data analysis: programme design; programme delivery; and graduate attributes. We conclude that whilst there are increasing numbers of trailblazer groups developing higher level standards, the uptake of apprenticeships at these levels remains relatively low. Although stakeholders support the principle of D&HLAs, we identify a number of challenges and opportunities facing those who seek to successful introduction these programmes. Our policy recommendations include the need for all stakeholders to work collaboratively to co-create a flexible system to support the validity and relevance of D&HLAs. This will include streamlining and mapping the variety of qualifications currently available in order to promote a platform for parity of both esteem and opportunity for those achieving degree qualifications through the apprenticeship route. |
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