Professional Preparedness: Starting with the Sophomore Experience

Autor/inn/en	Phelps, Sean; Milstein, Sloane; French, Patrice
Titel	Professional Preparedness: Starting with the Sophomore Experience
Quelle	In: College Student Journal, 57 (2023) 1, S.11-22 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0146-3934
Schlagwörter	Work Experience Programs; Career Readiness; Assignments; Learning Activities; Undergraduate Students; Career Development; Job Skills; Experiential Learning + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Assignment; Auftrag; Zuweisung; Lernaktivität; Berufsentwicklung; Produktive Fertigkeit; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen
Abstract	Many academic programs often require work integrated learning (WIL) in the form of internships, fieldwork, and practicums. As a method of preparing students for entry level employment, WIL experiences have been found to be beneficial by the student, employer, and advisors. However, researchers and academics commonly cite the need for additional experiences prior to a WIL and within the academic curriculum to develop knowledge, skills and abilities (Fleming, Martin, Hughes, & Zinn, 2009). This study considered assignments, activities, and events to enhance underclassman skills associated with professional preparedness, before undertaking WIL experiences as seniors. This research started as a course feedback loop. Using a mixed-method approach, an anonymous survey and reflection, participants reported on their experiences. Findings indicate that skills embedded in a second-year practical skills course were well received and had a valuable impact as participants worked toward career readiness. Exposing freshmen and sophomores to career preparation before entering the professional phase of their program suggests that students gain confidence, competency, and increased awareness of skills vital to being a competent sport management professional. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01