The development of mapping tool for work-based learning activities

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to describe a new tool that can be used to help in the design and evaluation of work-based elements within programmes or to evaluate whole programmes.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper takes a case study approach to describe the development of the mapping tool. The tool is based on a matrix which enables users to map four variables: teacher-centred delivery, employer-centred delivery and students outcomes in terms of knowledge and skills.

Findings

The mapping tool provides a useful approach to evaluating the outcomes for work-based learning activities.

Practical implications

The mapping tool provides tutors with a useful, easily used way to visualise the nature of their work-based learning activities.

Originality/value

This paper presents a novel, practical and useful tool that has wide applicability in the field of work-based learning.

Citation

Lemanski, T. and Overton, T. (2016), "The development of mapping tool for work-based learning activities", Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, Vol. 6 No. 3, pp. 277-287. https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-07-2015-0041