This open access book critiques real world learning across both the curriculum and
extracurricular activities. Drawing on disciplines as diverse as business health fashion
sociology and geography the editors and authors employ a cross-disciplinary approach to
examine how this concept is being applied in higher education. Divided into three parts the
authors and contributors analyse broader applications of real world learning student
experience of practicing in a real world setting and how learning strategies can be employed
to engage students in real world learning. The editors and contributors provide up-to-date
cross-disciplinary and international insights into how real world learning could be integrated
into the higher education curriculum to support effective relevant and life-long learning for
21st century students.
