Examining the principles of accredited work-based learning, this book introduces some of the key practice and education issues currently facing professionals and includes discussion of the challenges encountered when trying to combine academic and practice development. Based on real-life experiences, this book is a useful resource for practitioners and educators involved in higher education programs that combine practice and academic learning.
Veronica Swallow is a senior lecturer in the division of learning in organisations at the School of Health, Community, and Education Studies at Northumbria University. Hazel Chalmers is a principal lecturer at Northumbria University.