University work. Is it worth it? Miss Lizzie Fagg Mr David Alcock

University work. Is it worth it? NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. To what extent does the idea of gaining improved employment prospects motivate a University student to study harder?

University work. Is it worth it? NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.

Meet ChrisMeet Alex NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.

NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. A qualification is important. It bound to lead to a better job. Part time work is taken to earn money. There is little connection between University work and career needs. Meet Chris

Knowledge and skills are very important I need to prepare for my career Part time work is a training ground. There is close relationship between University work and career needs. Meet Alex

Behavioural Characteristics related to study. Chris and friends…. Alex and friends….

Behavioural Characteristics related to study. Chris and friends…. Random attendance Less involved with assignments Poor group member in group assignments Lack of depth in assignment work Minimalist approach to most opportunities Not likely to achieve a graduate position. Alex and friends…. Very good attendance High level of involvement with assignments High level of contribution in group assignments Understanding demonstrated in assignments Involvement in extra curricular opportunities More likely to achieve a graduate position.

University work. Is it worth it? NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.

University work. Is it worth it? NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.

University work. Is it worth it? NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Motivation; intrinsic, extrinsic, employment led? Reasons to blend part time employment with University study. The relationship between future orientation, study and future employment.

Defining Employment Possessing the combination of technical skills, subject knowledge, personal attributes and growth potential that make candidates appealing to employers in their field of interest.

Defining Motivation Student motivation towards learning can be categorised as having an intrinsic, extrinsic, career-related orientation or a combination thereof.

Future Orientation The extent to which young people are willing to make sacrifices of time and money to attend University to obtain the benefits of a degree, graduate status and improved future employment prospects.

Figure 5: Motivations To what extent do you agree with the following statements about why you chose to go to university?

Figure 8: Current attitudes towards employment Which of the following statements best describe your current situation? You may select more than one.

Analysis of motivation Unmotivated Intrinsic Extrinsic Career- related

Chris is more extrinsically motivated and has a predominantly present employment orientation. NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. A qualification is important. It bound to lead to a better job. Part time work is taken to earn money. There is little connection between University work and career needs. Meet Chris

Alex is more intrinsically motivated and has a predominantly future employment orientation. Knowledge and skills are very important I need to prepare for my career Part time work is a training ground. There is close relationship between University work and career needs. Meet Alex

How can we help? Extrinsic motivation, present orientation. Advertise the provision of employability services to students to show how they can supplement their degree in the eyes of an employer. Consider the effectiveness of the internal careers services. Restructure degree courses to encompass compulsory placements. Intrinsic motivation, future orientation. Increase the authenticity of learning experiences and modes of assessment Form alliances with local businesses or recruiters to aid students in their transition to employment. Fill internal temporary or part-time vacancies with students from within the university.

University work. Is it worth it? Miss Lizzie Fagg Mr David Alcock Thank you for listening, regardless of your motivation. Marketing Officer, Eltham College. Senior Lecturer, Marketing. Lead Academic for Technology Enhanced Learning and Teaching Birmingham City Business School Birmingham City University.