Editorial: Wellbeing and work-integrated learning
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Date
2025-02-28
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Work-Integrated Learning New Zealand
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(c) 2025 The Author/s
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CC BY 4.0
Abstract
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have important responsibilities for the duty of care of their students, and to ensure the wellbeing of students is kept front and center of curriculum and institutional developments. While the focus has primarily been on physical campuses, it is critical that these responsibilities extend to off campus activities, such as work-integrated learning (WIL). This special issue includes 11 articles focusing on the wellbeing of WIL students, with many authors drawing on empirical research. Key themes include students’ understanding of WIL wellbeing; students’ experiences of WIL and wellbeing; strategies for preparing WIL students to support wellbeing; understanding the wellbeing needs of diverse WIL students; and the important role of workplace supervisors in supporting WIL wellbeing. Several authors amplify the voices of students and all share thought-provoking teaching and curriculum strategies. All WIL stakeholders have a responsibility to support the learning success and wellbeing of students.
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Keywords
Wellbeing, mental health, work-integrated learning, inclusion, risk, student voice, hardship
Citation
Hay K, Fleming J. (2025). Editorial: Wellbeing and work-integrated learning. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning. 26. 2. (pp. 1-8).