Enhancing students’ work readiness: Insights from research in work-integrated learning and employability

• Associate Professor Bonnie Dean – University of Wollongong (2023 AAUT Award Winner)
• Thursday July 18^th 8-9am (ACST)
• Presented by the Teaching Innovation Unit, and the Australian Awards for University Teaching

Abstract

In this session, Associate Professor Bonnie Dean will explore key insights from research on work-integrated learning and student employability, including future trends and challenges. Participants will be 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.

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