Description |
128 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Contents |
Introduction -- What is a capstone subject? -- Why offer a capstone subject? -- Types and prevalence of capstone subjects -- What does a capstone subject look like? -- Mountaintops versus magnets -- Managing the change to capstones -- Planning a capstone subject -- Developing learning goals and objectives -- Learning and teaching activities -- Assessment -- Dealing with student responses -- Some parting tips -- Appendix A: About the project -- Appendix B: Case studies -- Appendix C: Learning and teaching theory -- References |
Summary |
A capstone subject is usually taken in a student's last year or semester of study. As well as providing an opportunity to integrate previously acquired knowledge, skills and experiental learning, it is designed to prepare students for the next stage in their careers, whether in the workplace or in further studies |
Notes |
"A capstone subject is usually taken in a student's last year or semester of study. As well as providing an opportunity to integrate previously acquired knowledge, skills and experiental learning, it is designed to prepare students for the next stage in their careers, whether in the workplace or in further studies". -- p. 3 |
Bibliography |
Bibliographical references (pages 123-128) |
Credits |
With input from: Lynda Andrews, Lorelle Frazer, Erica French, Ray Hibbins, Johanna Macneil, Jim Psaros, Jan Turbill, Keithia Wilson, Leigh Wood and Michael Zanko.--Title page |
Notes |
Also available via the World Wide Web |
Subject |
Business education -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Australia.
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Business education -- Australia.
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Business schools -- Australia.
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Business -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Australia.
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Occupational training -- Australia.
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Universities and colleges -- Australia.
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Author |
Fyffe, Jacqui, author
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Van Acker, Elizabeth, author
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Griffith University.
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ISBN |
9781922125712 |
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