Case Study: Real-World Employer Led Projects:
This case study demonstrates how a zoology program transformed a final year module by connecting current students with alumni to work on real-world wildlife conservation and scientific projects. By implementing structured group work around authentic workplace scenarios, supported by regular employer tutorials and professional skills assessment, the program creates meaningful career engagement while developing crucial teamwork capabilities. The success of this approach is evidenced by strong employer participation and enhanced student understanding of career pathways, despite the logistical challenges of coordinating large cohorts with employers across international time zones.
Institutions
- Liverpool John Moores University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Liverpool John Moores University
- Published
- 2025-04-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.24377/studentexp2932
- Primary Topic
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00