Prof Philip James P.James@salford.ac.uk
The influence of a period of environment-orientated work experience on students' perception of their learning style
James, P
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Abstract
A period of circa 12 months' work experience, as part of an Environmental Science Bachelor's Degree programme, introduces candidates to a variety of problems and can, therefore, be expected to influence the problem-solving approach adopted by the students. An index of deep learning, based on data collected from a modified version of the ASSIST questionnaire, indicated that students maintained their level of deep learning throughout the 4 years of a thick sandwich undergraduate environmental science degree programme. However, data from interviews with students indicated their experience of environment-orientated work placement had led them towards adopting a deeper approach to learning. The apparent contradiction in data may be explained by the type of problem to be solved. It is likely that students retain a surface approach to solving technical, scientific problems whilst adopting a deeper approach to, for example, personnel and resource problems.
Citation
James, P. (2000). The influence of a period of environment-orientated work experience on students' perception of their learning style. Environmental Education Research, 6(2), 157-165. https://doi.org/10.1080/713664674
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | May 1, 2000 |
Deposit Date | Aug 20, 2010 |
Journal | Environmental Education Research |
Print ISSN | 1350-4622 |
Publisher | Routledge |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 6 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 157-165 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/713664674 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/713664674 |
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