Task-based internships: Fostering ideal learning through focused experience

Despo Ktoridou; Elli Doukanari

doi:10.1109/EDUCON.2017.7943081

Task-based internships: Fostering ideal learning through focused experience

Despo Ktoridou, Elli Doukanari

Department of Languages and Literature

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Abstract

Student internship programs are characterized by their non-traditional educational approach based on experiential learning, taking students out into the industry to gain experience in their field of study. This case study presents the new Task-Based Internship (TBI) course offered by the School of Business, University of Nicosia, Cyprus. The course is examined in terms of benefits and areas for improvement based on the students' course evaluation. The student feedback on their TBI experience has been elicited through an online questionnaire. The study provides useful information for institution administrators and educators and recommends the TBI course to be included in the various curriculums of the general Business Field.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of 2017 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2017
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society
Pages	1717-1722
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9781509054671
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUCON.2017.7943081
Publication status	Published - 7 Jun 2017
Event	8th IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2017 - Athens, Greece Duration: 25 Apr 2017 → 28 Apr 2017

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Other	8th IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2017
Country/Territory	Greece
City	Athens
Period	25/04/17 → 28/04/17

Keywords

Active Learning
Experiential Learning
Higher Education Learning
Practicum
Student Internships
Task-Based Internships
Technical Writing and Research Methods Courses

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