Enhancing students’ work readiness: Insights from research in work-integrated learning and employability
24 July, 2024
- Associate Professor Bonnie Dean – University of Wollongong (2023 AAUT Citations Award Winner)
- Presented by the Teaching Innovation Unit, and the Australian Awards for University Teaching
Abstract
In this session, Associate Professor Bonnie Dean explores key insights from research on work-integrated learning and student employability, including future trends and challenges. Participants are encouraged to reflect on learning experiences in their own teaching to enhance student employability and prepare students for an ever-changing professional landscape.
Presenter Bio
Associate Professor Bonnie Amelia Dean serves as the Head of Academic Development & Recognition at the University of Wollongong. In this role, she strategically shapes the academic landscape through governance, collaborative co-design, and professional development. Bonnie focuses on enhancing student learning and experiences by supporting faculty in designing practical, employability-driven curricula. With a strong emphasis on the scholarship of teaching and learning, Bonnie is an active HDR supervisor, journal editor and writer, having contributed to over 100 publications in higher education and work-integrated learning. Her career goals revolve around supporting the development of SoTL and elevating educators in academia through teaching and recognition.
2024 AAUT Professional Development Series
20 June, 2024
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