The role of work-integrated learning in developing students' perceived work self-efficacy
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Reddan, Gregory
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2017
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The notion of work self-efficacy is significant as the self-efficacy beliefs of an individual have considerable influence on
his/her level of motivation and performance in the workplace. This paper aims to determine the effects of the learning
activities of a work-integrated learning course in Exercise Science in relation to students’ perceived work self-efficacy
in industries relevant to their studies. Comparison of pre- and post-course scores on the Work Self-Efficacy Scale
demonstrated significant improvement in students’ perceived work self-efficacy in all seven dimensions, as well as
their perceived skill levels in ...
View more >The notion of work self-efficacy is significant as the self-efficacy beliefs of an individual have considerable influence on his/her level of motivation and performance in the workplace. This paper aims to determine the effects of the learning activities of a work-integrated learning course in Exercise Science in relation to students’ perceived work self-efficacy in industries relevant to their studies. Comparison of pre- and post-course scores on the Work Self-Efficacy Scale demonstrated significant improvement in students’ perceived work self-efficacy in all seven dimensions, as well as their perceived skill levels in thirteen important aspects of the work environment. The results suggested that all three course components (the work experience placement, career development workshops and presentations from practicing lecturers and professionals) provided important contributions to students’ development. The factors that were considered to be most influential included feedback from supervisors, personal motivation and involvement, and regular workplace experience.
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View more >The notion of work self-efficacy is significant as the self-efficacy beliefs of an individual have considerable influence on his/her level of motivation and performance in the workplace. This paper aims to determine the effects of the learning activities of a work-integrated learning course in Exercise Science in relation to students’ perceived work self-efficacy in industries relevant to their studies. Comparison of pre- and post-course scores on the Work Self-Efficacy Scale demonstrated significant improvement in students’ perceived work self-efficacy in all seven dimensions, as well as their perceived skill levels in thirteen important aspects of the work environment. The results suggested that all three course components (the work experience placement, career development workshops and presentations from practicing lecturers and professionals) provided important contributions to students’ development. The factors that were considered to be most influential included feedback from supervisors, personal motivation and involvement, and regular workplace experience.
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Journal Title
Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education
Volume
17
Issue
4
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Education systems
Specialist studies in education
Specialist studies in education not elsewhere classified