CAR 5 - Authentic, Simulated Learning Activity on Student Preparedness for Work-Integrated Learning

Article Summary for Mar 27, 2017 

Citation 

Nicola-Richmond, Kelli., Richard, Kieva., Britt, Kellie. (2015). Authentic, Simulated Learning Activity on Student Preparedness for Work-Integrated Learning. In the Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education (Vol. 4, No. 16, pp. 343-354). New Zealand Association of Cooperative Education. 

Summary

This research was done in Deakin University, Geelong, Australia in the field of occupational theraphy.The students of 2013 were given a simulated learning experience in preparing them for the work-integrated learning experience. The researcher used pre- and post-simulation questionnaire in order to know the students’ perception about themselves whether they were having the skills or confidence. The core session was the simulation session which was devided into 5 station; interviewing, manual handling, manual handling, occupational helath and safety, and socumentation. The result showed that the students felt confident in the aspect of professionalism. They felt that doing such kind of simulation give them opportunity to practice the real-job and to be corrected by the staffs. 

Application 

This research give me more descriptive methodology which will help me in doing my on-going CAR. I will use this simulation procedure in my future CAR in a VHS because the steps are similar. The simulation should be integrated with the curriculum and should be based on the real-job condition that can give real-job learning experiences not only a real practice, but also a real case they will face.