Universität zu Köln

Vannasy, Vanmany (2025). Lifelong Learning through Workplace Learning: A University Perspective. PhD thesis, Universität zu Köln.

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Abstract

This study aims to identify key dimensions in the implementation of workplace learning in higher education. Utilizing an integrative literature review, 38 papers meeting the inclusion criteria were analyzed from an initial pool of 227 articles retrieved from various databases. The objective was to provide an overview of how workplace learning is implemented in higher education contexts. Additionally, a semi-structured interview was employed as the primary data collection instrument, involving 12 faculty members from a Laotian university as key informants. The collected data were analyzed using a deductive category assignment approach. By collating various perspectives, the findings propose ten critical dimensions that should be considered when integrating workplace learning in higher education institutions. These dimensions include personal interest, self-confidence, individual engagement, group learning, trust, management, expertise, collaborations, policy, and culture. Future research may further validate these findings through a quantitative research design.

Item Type:	Thesis (PhD thesis)
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Vannasy, Vanmany vanmanyv@gmail.com UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-754389
Date:	2025
Language:	English
Faculty:	Faculty of Human Sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Human Sciences > Department Erziehungs- und Sozialwissenschaften
Subjects:	Education
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language Faculty Members UNSPECIFIED Higher Education UNSPECIFIED Implementation Barriers UNSPECIFIED Predictors of Workplace Learning UNSPECIFIED Workplace Learning UNSPECIFIED
Date of oral exam:	10 March 2025
Referee:	Name Academic Title Schemmann, Michael Prof. Dr. Schmidt-Hertha, Bernhard Prof. Dr.
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/75438