Learning, Curriculum and Employability in Higher Education - Paperback / softback

How can universities ensure that they are preparing their students for today's competitive job marketThis book tackles the highly topical subject of graduate underemployment with insight and clarity. The authors argue the case for more sophisticated research into employability with passion and vision, discussing how employability-friendly curricula can be developed, even in subjects which have less obvious vocational relevanceThe rapid growth of higher education over the past fifty years has seen expectations increase, and governments seeking to widen participation. There is now an urgent need for the Government and higher education institutions to address the issue of graduate employability. The authors of this timely book encourage a pro-active stance, offering a ground-breaking model that can be easily implemented in institutions to make low-cost, high-gain improvements to students' employability. Topics covered include* The challenge of employabilit* The study and careers of English graduate* The enhancement of practic* Assessing employabilit* The Skills PlusprojectBased on a set of over 200 in-depth interviews with recent graduates, this book forms a unique account of the meanings of employability in the workplace.