Publications
Our Workforce Development Fellows are active in applied work based learning research
As members of the Academic Practice Research Group, our Workforce Development Fellows are active in applied work based learning research.
Current research projects include the impact of work based learning interventions in developing the skills and intellectual capability of organisations and researching the use of our electronic tool for supporting the process of recognising prior and current learning within formalised work based programmes.
Furthermore, we are conducting a longitudinal study across all University of Derby Corporate programmes to define and identify the ROI from work based higher education programmes for client companies and their employees.
Nationally, UDC is often engaged to speak at events and conferences on work based learning and the requisite infrastructural systems and processes necessary for effective employer engagement.
A variety of University of Derby Corporate publications that provide related insights can be accessed below. For downloadable copies of some of these publications, please visit our Download Centre.
Publications and conferences
Below are a number of research publications which staff at University of Derby Corporate have been involved with.
Book chapters and edited books
- Durrant, A. Rhodes, G. and Young, D (Eds.) (2009) Getting Started with University-level Work-based Learning. London: Middlesex University Press.
- Edwards, S. and Minton, A. (2009) Re-thinking the Retention of Students in Part-Time Distance Learning. Available in the Download Centre.
In: Young, D. and Garnett, J. (Eds.) Work-based Learning Futures III. Bolton, University Vocational Awards Council. p.104-120. - Ions, K (2009) Can action learning help motivate learners on higher education work-based learning programmes?
In: Young, D. and Garnett, J. (Eds.) Work-based Learning Futures III. Bolton, University Vocational Awards Council. p.57-68. - McClenaghan, G., and Young, D. (2010) Online Support for Work Based Learning.
In: Helyer, R. (Eds.) The Work Based Learning Student Handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan - Minton, A. and Malone, S. (2009) e-APEL: Using technology to support lifelong learning. Available in the Download Centre.
In: Young, D. and Garnett, J. (Eds.) Work-based Learning Futures III. Bolton, University Vocational Awards Council. p.142-150. - Minton, A. (2009) Contributing author in: Durrant, A., Rhodes, G. and Young, D. (Eds.) (2009) Getting Started with University-level Work Based Learning. London: Middlesex University Press.
- Minton, A. (2010) Mentoring in the Workplace.
In: Roodhouse, S. and Mumford, J. (Eds.) Understanding Work Based Learning. Farnham: Gower Publications. - Moss, C. and Bromley, M. (2010) Event Operations Management.
In: Tassiopoulos, D. (Ed.) (4th Edition) International Event Management. South Africa: Juta. - Young, D. and Garnett, J. (Eds.) (2009) Work-based Learning Futures III. Bolton: University Vocational Awards Council.
- Young, D.A. Church, F. and Whitemore, D. (2010) University of Derby Corporate: A Higher Education Response to the UK's Employer Engagement Agenda. In: Journal of the World Universities Forum. Volume 3, Issue 2: p.11-22.
Conferences
- Ions, K. and Minton, A. (2010) Can demand-led, HE work-based learning programmes help healthcare providers become learning organisations? Middlesex University: Work Based Learning Futures IV.
- Minton, A. and Malone, S. (2010) Making Your Experience Count: Using Technology to Enhance the APEL Learner and Tutor Experience. Edge Hill University: Solstice.
- Minton. A. and Braham, J. (2009) Disaggregating the curriculum- from "full meal" to "bite sized" provision. York: University Vocational Awards Council, Annual Conference.
- Minton, A. and Whitemore, D. (2009) Rapid response and fit for purpose solutions for employers which maintain standards. Birmingham: Joint HEA, FdF & QAA Conference.
- Morton, S. and Young, D. (2010) The emerging role of Workforce Development Fellows. Middlesex University: Work Based Learning Futures IV.
- Moss, C. Minton, A. and Malone, S. (2010) e-APEL as a tool for widening participation in higher education through work based learning. Middlesex University: Work Based Learning Futures IV.
- Moss, C. (2010) Maximising human capital through innovative workforce development. London: IBDG.
- Moss, C. and Bromley, M. (2009) Taking creativity seriously from paper to practice - an empirical analysis of the implementation of events safety legislation at four UK events. Florida: International Conference on Festivals and Events Research.
- Prinjha, N. Stoneley, H. Ellis, L. and Junaid, O. (2010) A partnership approach to the delivery of training for clinical supervisors in medical education. University of Northampton and East Midlands Healthcare Workforce Deanery: Influencing Healthcare Education through excellence in research, audit and evaluation Conference.
- Prinjha, N. Stoneley, H. Ellis, L. and Junaid, O. (2010) A Partnership Approach to Developing a Framework for the Effective Training of Clinical Supervisors in Medical Education. University of Cambridge: International Networking for Education in Healthcare Conference .
- Revill, P. and Sanders, A. (2010) Developing verbal protocols (Think Aloud) as a method for confirming knowledge and understanding in competence based assessment. Middlesex University: Work Based Learning Futures IV.
- Whitemore, D. and Hammersley, A. (2010) The University of Derby Corporate: an approach to flexible learning and employer engagement. Times Higher Education: Getting there by Degrees: Fast Track (two year Bachelor) Degrees and Flexible Learning Conference.
Young, D. (2009) Keynote Presentation: More than "delivery": transformative learning in the workplace. Coventry University: iPED 2009: 4th International Inquiring Pedagogies Conference. - Young, D. (2009) Keynote Presentation: Innovation in Higher Level Work-based Learning, Qualifications and Approaches to Credit. York: University Vocational Awards Council, Annual Conference.
- Young, D. (2010) Priorities in Employer engagement through Work Based Learning. University of Dundee, QAA Scotland Conference: Employer engagement through Work Based Learning.
- Young, D. (2010) Keynote Presentation: Unlocking Work Based Learning - What's the Key? University of Worcester Partner Conference: 'Developing and Disseminating Good Practice in the Implementation of Work-Based Learning'.
Industry publications
- Moss, C and Jordan, N (2009) Taking the Pulse: The Future of Events Education, Training and CPD.
- Moss, C. and Christian-Kent, M. (2010) Addressing the skills and labour needs of the events industry. A position paper for discussion at the Events Skills seminar, Confex.
- Moss, C (2010) Is it time for an Institute of Events? Association of Conference and Events Year Book.
- Moss, C and Young, D (2009) Learner Progression through Credit Transfer: Issues and Opportunities within the Tourism and Leisure sector. NIACE.
