Orientation

1. Orientation Registration Materials Authentic Context(s) [HEQC 7(III)] Learning Contracting Mentoring [HEQC 7(III)] Regular and Efficient Communication [HEQC 7(III)] Experience Learning Evidence Monitoring [HEQC 7(III)] Assessment Attainment C:/mydocuments/WIL/Unisa WIL Model.ppt

2. Materials for WIL Study unit received Mentor, (workplace supervisor) guidelines included Learning outcomes specified Learning evidence specified Learning mediated through materials Did the student complete the prerequisite study units? Register for and complete prerequisites first NO YES If student believes she/he completed the necessary WIL apply for RPL Registration for WIL study unit(s) OR [WIL 5.3] ICLDassists academia with development [WIL 5.2.1] Student approach a Unisa regional centre for possible assistance for placement Does the Student have access to anappropriate learning context? NO YES NO Does thelearning site and/or mentor need to be approved by Unisa? Is the Learning site suitable/ accredited? YES NO Learning contracting [WIL 5.7.1] YES Active student evidence Appoint a mentor and clarify her/his role [WIL 5.7.2]

3. DoWIL providers need to be accredited? Solicit WIL opportunitiesfor Unisa students YES Service Learning if WIL focused [WIL5.5.2] Simulations [WIL 5.5.3] NO Academic Department do accreditation Secure opportunities and confirm selection processes Build relationships with geographical area [WIL 5.5.1] Unisa Regional Centre NO Placement Identify students in need of preprequisite WIL opportunities Facilitate the selection/ placement of students Conduct Preparation Sessions: “work” seeking preparedness & life skills [WIL 5.4]

4. Learning enabledby mentor(“workplace” supervisor)and guidance given Learning mediatedby learning materials Mentoring Experience Learning Evidence Monitoring Learning evidenceproduced by student duringexperience Learning evidenceassessed andauthenticated bythe mentor

5. The WIL materials received upon registration outlines the role and dates of the mentor (‘workplace’ supervisor) The learning contracting between the student and WIL provided (e.g. employer) includes contracting of the mentor’s and duties [WIL 5.7.1 & 2] Academics provide mentor training [WIL 5.7.3] Mentoring The mentor assesses the learning evidence and provide feedback to both the student and the institution The mentor provides learning guidance to the student and enables appropriate experiences

6. Learningcontext Experience & Evidence Monitoring-formative- [WIL 5.8.1.3] • Mentor’s feedback on student, as well as on the WIL materials and programme suitibility • Student’s progress • Quality of learning • Feedback to student Assessment/Evaluation-summative-[WIL 5.8.4] Material & programmecommentary into curriculum review process [HEQC 11(IV)] Student’s results to admin. system [WIL 5.9]

7. Adequate representation of stakeholders in curriculum design[WIL 3-1st bullet][WIL 5.1] [WIL5.4] Orientation Registration Materials [WIL5.2] [HEQC 8(VII)] Characteristics of professional and vocational programmes Authentic Context(s) [WIL5.5] Understanding of profession/occupation Learning Contracting [HEQC 7(II)] Balance of theory & practical/applied WIL = integrated part and placements an essential component Mentoring [WIL5.7] Experience [HEQC 7(III)] Adequacy of academic & support services and staffing[HEQC 4] Learning Evidence Monitoring [WIL5.8] [HEQC 7(III)] Academics and workplace assessors provide input into assessment[HEQC 11(IV)] Assessment Attainment Recordkeeping [WIL5.9]