Purpose: The study aims to examine conceptualisations and perceptions of key stakeholders involved in the tripartite relationship of a Higher Degree Apprenticeship (HDA) -- apprentice, employer and higher education institution (HEI) -- and how these contribute towards the successful outcomes of a Leadership and Management Senior Leader Degree…

Purpose: The study aims to explore how the collective representations of stakeholders associated with an Executive MBA (EMBA) apprenticeship are conceptualised, and what value elements are perceived as relevant for personal, professional and organisational development. Design/methodology/approach: Forty stakeholders participated in a mixed…

The design of online course materials is rarely informed by learning theories or their pedagogical implications. The goal of this research was to develop, implement and assess a virtual learning environment (VLE), SOFIAA, which was designed using the cognitive apprenticeship model (CAM), a pedagogical model based on learning-centered theory. We…

Positive aspects and drawbacks of extending master of library science programs to two years are discussed by the library school deans at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of South Carolina. Curriculum, specialization, internship programs, apprenticeships in teaching and research, and student and faculty viewpoints are…

This article focuses on supervising professors' and master's degree students' understanding and experiences of supervision practices in a Norwegian university, with focus on differences in text cultures and text norms between and within three academic disciplines. The interview study shows that each discipline is a heterogeneous discourse…