Understanding Learning at Work
| Author/creator | Boud, David Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge Florence : Taylor & Francis Group [Distributor] |
| Description | 256 p. ill 23.400 x 015.600 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
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| Summary | Annotation <p>Work now invariably requires a continual focus on learning: to improve productivity, to enhance the flexibility of employees and to develop and transform organizations. This volume brings together leading experts from the United States, Britain, Australia and New Zealand to critically evaluate the current debates on workplace learning and to propose directions for future developments in both research and practice. Topics covered include:</p><p>* expectations of learning at work into the twenty-first century<br>* learning theories, practice and performance implications<br>* the relationship between workplace learning and other forms of lifelong learning<br>* the international developments in competency-based approaches to learning and assessment<br>* the influence of language, power, culture and gender upon the 'construction' of learning.<br><br>Topical and informative, this volume will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers of training, HRD, continuing and adult education.</p> |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 98045949 |
| ISBN | 9780415182294 |
| ISBN | 0415182298 (UK-B Format Paperback) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780415182294 |
| Stock number | 00081154 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |