Learning by… Knowledge and skills acquisition through work-based learning and research

Purpose Issues around informal, non-formal and formal learning, intended unintended learning competencies capabilities have been considered in work-based (WBL). However, demarcated modes of or what can be called strategies pedagogies associated with experience work environments yet to examined. One mode which has highlighted relation is reflective practice, its centrality at established. But practice as a core skill, other approaches research WBL, remains uncovered. The purpose the present study therefore identify different they appear literature proto-theoretical “learning by …” model for WBL founded on reflection. Design/methodology/approach Proto-theoretical modelling qualitative descriptions each learning. Findings Work environments, higher degree programmes support them, should provide via every available thereby allowing students find their own best orientation encourage it any means. Originality/value 12 applied are unique this study. provides participants multiple opportunities learn similarly through occur basis knowledge skills practice.