Presentation at Mahara Hui 2017 by Patricia Lucas (AUT) in Auckland, New Zealand, on 7 April 2017.
YouTube presentation link can be found here: https://youtu.be/k-iHVKoJF48
5. What do industry and government
expect of graduates?
• Industry
• Industry ready graduates - skilled and knowledgeable
• ‘On the job’ training time reduced
• Graduates who match labour market needs
• Attributes and skills required vary from org to org (confusing for
students)
• Government
• Tertiary Education Strategy 2014-2019 (New Zealand Government, 2014)
• Clear focus on preparation for employment
• Higher education fees
8. Where is the tension and disconnect?
• Contemporary academics
• Passionate about research?
• Passionate about teaching?
• Technologically savvy?
• Latest developments in research versus workplace reality
• What is the purpose of a university degree and for whom?
• Differing perspectives – how to align
• How can we enable student to see how their academic
progress while supporting industry requirements
• What does the industry want from a E-portfolio
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