Exploring real world learning through Company Aside

This is a case study of the ‘Company Aside’ initiative at Derby Theatre focussed on its efficacy as a learning model. The presentation was part of The University of Derby’s Learning, Teaching and Assessment conference on Pedagogies for The Future. It is an evaluative case study of the ‘Company Aside’ initiative as a learning model. The research was drawn from focus group discussions and questionnaires with students and professionals engaged on the programme, identifying key challenges, successes and considerations for further development.