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. Ed(S): Poell, Rob F.; Woerkom, Marianne Van - Supporting Workplace Learning - 9789048191086 - V9789048191086
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Supporting Workplace Learning

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Description for Supporting Workplace Learning Hardback. This book offers state-of-the-art research papers from international scholars addressing interventions to support learning in the workplace. It covers workplace learning interventions, the impact of social support, or lack thereof, and collective learning. Editor(s): Poell, Rob F.; Woerkom, Marianne van. Series: Professional and Practice-Based Learning. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNC; JNP; JNRV; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 502.

During the 1990s, the workplace was rediscovered as a rich source of learning. The issue of workplace learning has since received increasing attention from academics and practitioners alike but is still under-researched empirically. This book brings together a range of state-of-the-art research papers addressing interventions to support learning in the workplace. The authors are experienced international scholars who have an interest in making HRD and workplace learning practices more evidence-based through practical relevant research.

 

Although workplace learning is largely an autonomous process, many organizations want to manage it as part of their broader HRD strategy. There are limits, however, to ... Read more

 

The book is broken into three sections. The first section deals with workplace learning interventions, including HRD practitioners’ strategies, training and development activities, and e-learning programs. The second section investigates the impact of social support, or lack thereof, in workplace learning, such as mentoring, coaching, and socialization practices. The third section addresses collective learning in the workplace, looking at teams, knowledge productivity, and collaborative capability building.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
Series
Professional and Practice-Based Learning
Number of Pages
234
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048191086
SKU
V9789048191086
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

Reviews for Supporting Workplace Learning
From the reviews: “The book draws upon papers given at the 2006 European conference on Human Resource Development (HRD) Research and Practice. … this compilation of literature reviews and empirical studies will be a welcome source of current knowledge for HRD practitioners, workplace learning researchers, as well as adult education scholars who focus on theories of adult learning. The ... Read more

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