Applied Economics Teaching Resources

an AAEA Journal

Agricultural and Applied Economics Association

Teaching and Educational Methods

Integrating Agricultural Research into Undergraduate Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Courses

Risti Permani(a), Md Khairul Hidayatullah Basir(ab), Kodrad Winarno(a), Bisakha Dewan(ac), Maryono Maryono(ad), Thi Hai Dang(a), Apurbo Sarkar(a), Mirza Mobashwerul Haque(ac), Yanti Nuraeni Muflikh(d) and Suresh Krishnasamy(a)
(a)The University of Queensland, (b)Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, (c)Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, (d)IPB University, Bogor

JEL Codes: JEL Codes: A20, A22
Keywords: Agricultural research, Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, undergraduate, and Work Integrated Learning

Publish Date: November 20, 2024

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Abstract

Work Integrated Learning’s (WIL) contribution to graduates’ career readiness has been widely recognized. WIL programs, from internships and fieldwork to newer formats like hackathons and incubators, allow students to experience authentic work and learning practices. Despite the vast literature on students’ WIL experiences and WIL effectiveness, there is a gap in our current understanding of whether and how the research component has been embedded in WIL programs. The industry and workplace-centric nature of many WIL programs, and, in contrast, the perceived relevance of research confined to public and academic domains, often present challenges to developing WIL programs that meet academic and stakeholders’ requirements while ensuring student benefits. Therefore, this study showcases the experiences of the University of Queensland (UQ; Australia), Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU; Bangladesh), and IPB University (IPB; Indonesia), integrating agriculture-related research into undergraduate WIL programs, all of which highlights the continued importance of university-industry engagement.

About the Authors: Dr. Risti Permani is with the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability at The University of Queensland (Corresponding Author Email: r.permani@uq.edu.au). Md Khairul Hidayatullah Basir is with the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability at The University of Queensland, and Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali. Kodrad Winarno is with the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability at The University of Queensland. Bisakha Dewan is with the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability at The University of Queensland, and Department of Agribusiness and Marketing, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University. Dr. Maryono Maryono is with the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability at The University of Queensland, and Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Economics and Management, IPB University. Dr. Thi Hai Dang is with the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability at The University of Queensland. Apurbo Sarkar is with the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability at The University of Queensland. Mirza Mobashwerul Haque is with the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability at The University of Queensland, and the Department of Agribusiness and Marketing, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University. Dr. Yanti Nuraeni Muflikh is with the Department of Agribusiness and Faculty of Economics and Management at IPB University. Dr. Suresh Krishnasamy is with the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability at The University of Queensland.

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