Work-related learning needs in university continuing education—A factor model based on Eraut’s workplace trajectories
Abstract University continuing education (UCE) operates at the intersection of academic standards and professional applicability, shaped by evolving workplace demands and the lifelong learning paradigm. This study focuses on students’ expectations for skill development and adaptability, employing Er...
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| author | Bianca Maria Tokarski Andrea Ferretti Mirjam Pfister Eléonore Tran Andrea Gurtner |
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| description | Abstract University continuing education (UCE) operates at the intersection of academic standards and professional applicability, shaped by evolving workplace demands and the lifelong learning paradigm. This study focuses on students’ expectations for skill development and adaptability, employing Eraut’s workplace learning trajectories as a framework to assess and address these needs systematically. Based on this, a factor model of work-related learning needs in UCE is developed and evaluated. CFA and SEM analyses confirm the validity and reliability of a three-factor measurement model, with robust indicators significantly measuring the latent constructs and indicating alignment between the theoretical framework and empirical data. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e44a67c96add4ee199dddba23e42ac5f2025-08-20T02:35:40ZdeuSpringerOpenZeitschrift für Weiterbildungsforschung - Report2364-00142364-00222025-03-0148110912810.1007/s40955-025-00309-0Work-related learning needs in university continuing education—A factor model based on Eraut’s workplace trajectoriesBianca Maria Tokarski0Andrea Ferretti1Mirjam Pfister2Eléonore Tran3Andrea Gurtner4Bern University of Applied SciencesBern University of Applied SciencesBern University of Applied SciencesBern University of Applied SciencesBern University of Applied SciencesAbstract University continuing education (UCE) operates at the intersection of academic standards and professional applicability, shaped by evolving workplace demands and the lifelong learning paradigm. This study focuses on students’ expectations for skill development and adaptability, employing Eraut’s workplace learning trajectories as a framework to assess and address these needs systematically. Based on this, a factor model of work-related learning needs in UCE is developed and evaluated. CFA and SEM analyses confirm the validity and reliability of a three-factor measurement model, with robust indicators significantly measuring the latent constructs and indicating alignment between the theoretical framework and empirical data.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40955-025-00309-0University Continuing Education (UCE)Work-Related Learning NeedsFactor ModelProfessional Skill DevelopmentLifelong Learning |
| spellingShingle | Bianca Maria Tokarski Andrea Ferretti Mirjam Pfister Eléonore Tran Andrea Gurtner Work-related learning needs in university continuing education—A factor model based on Eraut’s workplace trajectories Zeitschrift für Weiterbildungsforschung - Report University Continuing Education (UCE) Work-Related Learning Needs Factor Model Professional Skill Development Lifelong Learning |
| title | Work-related learning needs in university continuing education—A factor model based on Eraut’s workplace trajectories |
| title_full | Work-related learning needs in university continuing education—A factor model based on Eraut’s workplace trajectories |
| title_fullStr | Work-related learning needs in university continuing education—A factor model based on Eraut’s workplace trajectories |
| title_full_unstemmed | Work-related learning needs in university continuing education—A factor model based on Eraut’s workplace trajectories |
| title_short | Work-related learning needs in university continuing education—A factor model based on Eraut’s workplace trajectories |
| title_sort | work related learning needs in university continuing education a factor model based on eraut s workplace trajectories |
| topic | University Continuing Education (UCE) Work-Related Learning Needs Factor Model Professional Skill Development Lifelong Learning |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s40955-025-00309-0 |
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