Learning in and for the workplace

Universities strive to produce work-ready graduates, but learning doesn’t end when you graduate. Our research spans work-integrated learning at university and continuing education within workplaces, with a focus on developing assessment that engages learners in building their capabilities and identities. We also seek to understand and promote effective feedback cultures and feedback literacy to assist transitions to the workplace.

We work on improving assessment in work-integrated learning, such as an ACEN-funded grant examining student experiences of alignment and authenticity in WIL assessment. We have enhanced workplace feedback practices in healthcare though industry-funded grants with partners such as medical colleges and hospitals. We also develop assessment for employability, such as promoting authentic feedback and developing evaluative judgement.

Read our one-page guide to assessing work-integrated learning.