Introduction

This book introduces, rationalizes and describes some ways to circumvent the challenges of providing ‘hands-on’ learning when programmes with practice-based focuses have to be offered via distance learning. It presents a framework to help deconstruct the many aspects of ‘learning to become’ a professional or practitioner.

Skills and Attributes

Then, it demarcates the skills, knowledge and attributes towards ensuring learners are prepared for the exigencies of the future of work.

Pedagogical Approaches

The book details the types of pedagogical approaches, including project/inquiry/problem-based learning, which help assist learners to learn both the competencies and capabilities required.

Technology-Enhanced Learning

It introduces technology-enhanced learning (TEL) platforms and tools supporting ‘education 4.0’, and presents a series of contemporary research studies on the integration of TEL, which are augmented and updated to allow for the challenges of provisioning opportunities for ‘learning by doing’ through distance learning.

Recommendations

Finally, the book proposes recommendations to help ensure that institutions are better prepared for the sustainable shift to distance learning.