There are many challenges facing researchers, educators,
practitioners and students in today’s practice worlds. Published in 2012, the
37-page Australian book Practice-Based
Education- Perspectives and Strategies is part of a series that examines
research, theory and practice in the context of university education,
professional practice, work and society. The series examines places where two
or more of these areas come together.Themes explored in the series include university education of professions, society expectations of professional practice, professional practice workplaces and strategies for investigating each of these areas. The authors bring a wealth of practice wisdom and experience to examine these issues, share their practice knowledge, report research into strategies that address these challenges, share approaches to working and learning and raise yet more questions. The conversations in the series contribute to expanding the discourse around the way people encounter and experience practice, education, work and society.
This book explores the principles, context, practices and strategies of practice-based education from multiple perspectives. It examines the place and nature of practice-based university education, that is, education that prepares graduates for practice. This seems initially to be a straightforward goal. However, practice-based education is, in reality, a complex of ideas, pedagogies, opportunities and possible experiences. In this complexity of realisation and simplicity of concept lies its strength and potential for rich and productive higher education.
The book is written by leading academics in higher education and is aimed at a broad audience including university educators, as well as researchers and those in the professions. The book examines goals, trends, perspectives and strategies of practice-based education in international, professional education programs. There are three sections: 1. Contesting and Contextualising Practice-Based Education; 2. Practice-Based Education Pedagogy and Strategies; and 3. The Future of Practice-Based Education.
