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think’ (Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Conference).
External examiner and CIPD – The feedback from the external
examiner and the CIPD was also positive and highlighted the
innovative and practical nature of the module in preparing students
for employment. I quote ‘sound module with relevant learning
outcomes to the students preparing them for the corporate world’
(external examiner); ‘it enriches the student experience by input from
external speakers’ (CIPD); ‘creative teaching and learning strategies
offer a student-centred, problem-based learning approach’ (CIPD).
Conclusions
Over recent years employability has become a significant driver
across higher education with universities under increasing pressure
to address it in the curriculum. This case study has presented one
example of how Keele University is developing the employability of
its HRM students by providing them with the skills and knowledge
to enter employment. Yet, employability is not just about getting a
job (Pegg et al., 2012) but about an individual’s potential of entering
the labour market and remaining employable therein (Hillage and
Pollard, 1998). As such, at the heart of our pedagogic approach is
the philosophy of creating a student-centred learning environment
that values reflection and experiential learning. This is important as
the labour market is changing in ways that make it more important
than ever for individuals to take responsibility for managing their
own career development.