ABSTRACT

The need for inclusive and equitable teaching and learning approaches is widely accepted in higher education literature. Surprisingly, the notion of inclusion appears to be neglected within the context of eWIL. This paper uses insights from multi-disciplinary theories to propose a framework for the development of an eWIL framework. Its key features include an inclusive, intentional approach that integrates content (the ‘what’) and process (the ‘how’) aspects of delivery using technology. The primary considerations of the framework are anticipating and responding to the diverse backgrounds, abilities, aspirations, and needs of students, and primary partners (academics and employers). The desired outcomes of the curriculum include ‘hard’ outcomes (like student employability) and ‘soft’ outcomes (like involvement and inclusion). The framework highlights particular student-related obstacles for electronically mediated experiences and learning, and issues with employers are also likely as they evolve new ways to work in a digitalized environment. Anticipating some tensions in translating the intended eWIL curriculum into practice, a ‘transition prism’ is suggested. Overall, the eWIL framework offers a multifaceted approach for active discussion, implementation and evaluation of eWIL programs. This is a timely consideration given dramatic shifts to remote work and online instruction observed during COVID-19.

摘要

对包容和公平的教学方法的需求在高等教育文献中被广泛接受。令人惊讶的是，在 eWIL 的背景下，包容的概念似乎被忽略了。本文利用多学科理论的见解提出了一个用于开发 eWIL 框架的框架。它的主要特点包括一种包容的、有目的的方法，该方法整合了使用技术交付的内容（“什么”）和流程（“如何”）方面。该框架的主要考虑因素是预测和响应学生和主要合作伙伴（学术界和雇主）的不同背景、能力、愿望和需求。课程的预期成果包括“硬”成果（如学生就业能力）和“软”成果（如参与和包容）。该框架突出了与学生有关的电子媒介体验和学习的特殊障碍，并且随着雇主在数字化环境中发展新的工作方式，他们也可能出现问题。预计在将预期的 eWIL 课程转化为实践时会出现一些紧张局势，因此建议使用“过渡棱镜”。总体而言，eWIL 框架为积极讨论、实施和评估 eWIL 计划提供了多方面的方法。鉴于在 COVID-19 期间观察到的远程工作和在线教学发生了巨大变化，这是一个及时的考虑。预计在将预期的 eWIL 课程转化为实践时会出现一些紧张局势，因此建议使用“过渡棱镜”。总体而言，eWIL 框架为积极讨论、实施和评估 eWIL 计划提供了多方面的方法。鉴于在 COVID-19 期间观察到的远程工作和在线教学发生了巨大变化，这是一个及时的考虑。预计在将预期的 eWIL 课程转化为实践时会出现一些紧张局势，因此建议使用“过渡棱镜”。总体而言，eWIL 框架为积极讨论、实施和评估 eWIL 计划提供了多方面的方法。鉴于在 COVID-19 期间观察到的远程工作和在线教学发生了巨大变化，这是一个及时的考虑。