@incollection{Scheuer2018, author = {Udo Scheuer}, title = {Fostering Employability Through Practical Projects}, series = {Boachie-Mensah, Munyoki, Scheuer (Eds.): Handbook of Applied Market Research and Personnel Services at Universities}, isbn = {978-3-96043-065-0}, doi = {10.18418/978-3-96043-065-0\_1}, url = {https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1044-opus-43073}, pages = {6 -- 18}, year = {2018}, abstract = {While Anglo-Saxon HEIs focus on a strong educational background and personal development of students, the German system, in particular Universities of Applied Sciences, emphasize employability through the transfer of job-related professional and soft skills. In this context, learning by practical application of skills has become an important instrument. Concepts for linking theory and application include research-based learning, practical internships or service learning – methods, which also maintain high standards of academic education.}, language = {en} }