Understanding Learning at Work

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: \* expectations of learning at work into the twenty-first century\* learning theories, practice and performance implications\* the relationship between workplace learning and other forms of lifelong learning\* the international developments in competency-based approaches to learning and assessment\* the influence of language, power, culture and gender upon the 'construction' of learning.Topical and informative, this volume will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers of training, HRD, continuing and adult education. Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 List of illustrations......Page 8 List of contributors......Page 9 Understandings of workplace learning DAVID BOUD AND JOHN GARRICK......Page 12 Context......Page 24 The changing contexts of work CATHERINE CASEY......Page 26 Learning to work and working to learn RONALD BARNETT......Page 40 Perspectives......Page 56 New dimensions in the dynamics of learning and knowledge JUDITH H.MATTHEWS AND PHILIP C.CANDY......Page 58 Finding a good theory of workplace learning PAUL HAGER......Page 76 Past the guru and up the garden path: the new organic management learning DAVID BECKETT......Page 94 Gender workers and gendered work: implications for women's learning BELINDA PROBERT......Page 109 Issues in practice......Page 128 Culture and difference in workplace learning NICKY SOLOMON......Page 130 Technologising equity: the politics and practices of work-related learning ELAINE BUTLER......Page 143 Guided learning at work STEPHEN BILLETT......Page 162 Is learning transferable? MARK TENNANT......Page 176 Competency-based learning: a dubious past;an assured future? ANDREW GONCZI......Page 191 Futures......Page 208 Envisioning new organisations for learning VICTORIA J.MARSICK AND KAREN E.WATKINS......Page 210 The dominant discourses of learning at work JOHN GARRICK......Page 227 Index......Page 243 Annotation 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: * expectations of learning at work into the twenty-first century * learning theories, practice and performance implications * the relationship between workplace learning and other forms of lifelong learning * the international developments in competency-based approaches to learning and assessment * the influence of language, power, culture and gender upon the 'construction' of learning. Topical and informative, this volume will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers oftraining, HRD, continuing and adult education 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: * Expectations Of Learning At Work Into The Twenty-first Century * Learning Theories, Practice And Performance Implications * The Relationship Between Workplace Learning And Other Forms Of Lifelong Learning * The International Developments In Competency-based Approaches To Learning And Assessment * The Influence Of Language, Power, Culture And Gender Upon The 'construction' Of Learning. Topical And Informative, This Volume Will Be An Invaluable Resource For Students And Researchers Of Training, Hrd, Continuing And Adult Education. 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 propose directions for future developments in both research and practice.Topics covered include:* expectations about learning at work into the twenty-first century* learning theories, practice and performance implications* the relationship between workplace learning and other forms of lifelong learning* the international developments in competency-based approaches to learning and assessment* the influence of language, power, culture and gender upon the 'construction' of learning.Understanding Learning at Work will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers interested in training, HRD, continuing and adult education.

This volume brings together leading experts from the United States, Britain, Australia and New Zealand to critically evaluate the current debate on workplace learning, and to propose directions for future developments in both research and practise.

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In 14 papers, predominantly Australian contributors consider the changing context of workplace learning; diverse perspectives on learning and work (e.g. finding a good theory, the new organic management, gendered); issues in practice (culture and difference, technologizing equity, competency-based learning); and futures. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Work now invariably requires a continual focus on learning, to improve productivity, to enhance flexibility and to develop. This volume assembles experts to critically evaluate the current debates on workplace learning and propose future directions Learning at work has become one of the most exciting areas of development in the dual fields of management and education.