An Assessment Of Higher Education Institution’s Role In Developing Future-Ready Graduates (A Case Of The Built Environment Graduates)- A Systematic Review
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- 10.2991/978-2-38476-134-0_33How to use a DOI?
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- Institution; Learning; Students; Workforce
- Abstract
The paper examines how institutions can prepare students for the careers of the future through experiential learning, industry partnerships, monitoring and feedback using a systematic literature review methodology that involves a review of articles from various databases. 120 articles were identified after screening only 24 peer-reviewed Journals were utilised for the study. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines checklist, an extensive search was conducted on Scopus, Google Scholar, and Elsevier (ScienceDirect) for articles published from 2013 to 2023. Search terms included “higher education,” “future-ready,” “graduates/students,” “entrepreneurial,” and “construction management.” The search resulted in 120 articles being found and 15 were removed due to duplication and 58 were not relevant and we were left with 47 articles. A further search on 47 was conducted whereby 47 abstracts were screened we had to lay off 11 papers that were not specifically addressing the objective of the study. 36 articles were to be retrieved by the authors so that they could be fully analysed, only 26 articles were accessed and they were included in the study. The review of the literature provides a comprehensive understanding of the current state of the development of future-ready graduates. Moreover, experiential learning is a powerful tool in preparing students for the workforce. It provides opportunities for students to gain practical experience and apply their knowledge in real-world settings, giving them a competitive edge in the job market. Experiential learning involves learning by doing, which is an effective way to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. In addition, the need for effective career counselling services helps students identify their strengths and interests and align them with career opportunities Lastly, industry partnerships is very important since it provide students with access to industry-specific skills and experiences. Therefore, workforce development is a critical issue in higher education and institutions must take a comprehensive approach to prepare students for their careers. By doing so, institutions can ensure that students are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in an ever-changing job market.
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TY - CONF AU - X. N. Mashwama AU - S. Dywili PY - 2023 DA - 2023/11/06 TI - An Assessment Of Higher Education Institution’s Role In Developing Future-Ready Graduates (A Case Of The Built Environment Graduates)- A Systematic Review BT - Proceedings of the 10th Focus Conference (TFC 2023) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 493 EP - 513 SN - 2352-5398 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-134-0_33 DO - 10.2991/978-2-38476-134-0_33 ID - Mashwama2023 ER -