Learning, Curriculum and Employability in Higher Education (Paperback)

How can universities ensure that they are preparing their students for today's competitive job market? This book tackles the highly topical subject of graduate underemployment with insight and clarity. The authors argue the case for more sophisticated research into employability with passion and vision, discussing how employability-friendly curricula can be developed, even in subjects which have less obvious vocational relevance. The rapid growth of higher education over the past fifty years has seen expectations increase, and governments seeking to widen participation. There is now an urgent need for the Government and higher education institutions to address the issue of graduate employability. The authors of this timely book encourage a pro-active stance, offering a ground-breaking model that can be easily implemented in institutions to make low-cost, high-gain improvements to students' employability. Topics covered include: * The challenge of employability * The study and careers of English graduates * The enhancement of practice * Assessing employability * The Skills Plus project. Based on a set of over 200 in-depth interviews with recent graduates, this book forms a unique account of the meanings of employability in the workplace.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Peter Knight • Mantz Yorke
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-30343-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Work & labour Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Careers guidance > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-30343-5
Barcode:	9780415303439

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