Understanding Learning at Work

Understanding Learning at Work
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 251
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ISBN-10 : 9781134674138
ISBN-13 : 1134674139
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Understanding Learning at Work by : David Boud

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.

The Fundamentals of Workplace Learning

The Fundamentals of Workplace Learning
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 9781136864094
ISBN-13 : 1136864091
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis The Fundamentals of Workplace Learning by : Knud Illeris

Fundamentals of Workplace Learning is a comprehensive guide to how people learn in the workplace, and the issues and challenges involved. Examining the essential aspects of workplace learning and unravelling the various influences which affect the success of work-based learners, Knud Illeris presents a holistic model to explain how diverse individuals can be encouraged and invited to learn at work. Approaching workplace learning from the perspective of learners as human beings, with complex social and psychological needs, as opposed to resources to be managed, this book examines in detail the key issues surrounding workplace learning, including: The workplace environment as a learning space Workplace learning as competence development A multitude of different kinds of workplace learning arrangements Job-transcending learning initiatives The interaction between formal and informal learning environments The challenges presented by specific groups: early school leavers, elderly workers and the new young generation. Presenting conclusions on workplace learning and possibilities for the future this book focuses on a way forward while detailing the fundamentals of successful workplace learning. It will appeal to everyone involved in understanding and improving learning in the workplace including educationalists, business students, managers, personnel and educational leaders.

Understanding Work-Based Learning

Understanding Work-Based Learning
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Publisher : Gower Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : 9781409486503
ISBN-13 : 1409486508
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis Understanding Work-Based Learning by : Dr John Mumford

This important book is for anyone who wants to make the most of work-based learning: employees, employers, educationalists, policy makers and researchers. It sheds light on ways of giving full-time employees the chance to take up learning opportunities which are of the same level and rigour as those on offer to the full time student. It approaches the subject from the perspective of the learner, drawing on case studies to provide detailed insight. It suggests that universities already have in place much of the machinery needed to support learners who are in work: they just don't make enough use of it. Look closely and you will find a substantial legacy of this kind of activity by universities. This is a book about seizing opportunities. In one volume, Understanding Work-Based Learning makes a valuable contribution to current employer engagement and learner demand debates, and provides first hand learner experiences to guide existing and potential work based learners, employers, educationalists, policy makers, and researchers.

Learning How to Learn

Learning How to Learn
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 258
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ISBN-10 : 9780525504467
ISBN-13 : 052550446X
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Learning How to Learn by : Barbara Oakley, PhD

A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book A Mind for Numbers A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "Learning How to Learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish they'd discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains: Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box Why having a poor memory can be a good thing The value of metaphors in developing understanding A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating Filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.

Work Group Learning

Work Group Learning
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 472
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ISBN-10 : 9780805860214
ISBN-13 : 0805860215
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis Work Group Learning by : Valerie I. Sessa

First Published in 2007. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Understanding Learning and Teaching

Understanding Learning and Teaching
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Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Total Pages : 210
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ISBN-10 : 9780335232604
ISBN-13 : 0335232604
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Understanding Learning and Teaching by : Michael Prosser

How can university teachers improve the quality of student learning? Prosser and Trigwell argue that the answer lies in determining how students perceive their unique learning situations. In doing so they draw upon the considerable body of educational research into student learning in higher education which has been developed and published over the past three decades; and they enable university teachers to research and improve their own teaching. This book outlines the key principles underlying successful teaching and learning in higher education, and is a key resource for all university teachers.

Powerful Learning

Powerful Learning
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 318
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ISBN-10 : 9781119181767
ISBN-13 : 1119181763
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Powerful Learning by : Linda Darling-Hammond

In Powerful Learning, Linda Darling-Hammond and an impressive list of co-authors offer a clear, comprehensive, and engaging exploration of the most effective classroom practices. They review, in practical terms, teaching strategies that generate meaningful K–2 student understanding, and occur both within the classroom walls and beyond. The book includes rich stories, as well as online videos of innovative classrooms and schools, that show how students who are taught well are able to think critically, employ flexible problem-solving, and apply learned skills and knowledge to new situations.

Understanding by Design

Understanding by Design
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Publisher : ASCD
Total Pages : 383
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ISBN-10 : 9781416600350
ISBN-13 : 1416600353
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Understanding by Design by : Grant P. Wiggins

What is understanding and how does it differ from knowledge? How can we determine the big ideas worth understanding? Why is understanding an important teaching goal, and how do we know when students have attained it? How can we create a rigorous and engaging curriculum that focuses on understanding and leads to improved student performance in today's high-stakes, standards-based environment? Authors Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe answer these and many other questions in this second edition of Understanding by Design. Drawing on feedback from thousands of educators around the world who have used the UbD framework since its introduction in 1998, the authors have greatly revised and expanded their original work to guide educators across the K-16 spectrum in the design of curriculum, assessment, and instruction. With an improved UbD Template at its core, the book explains the rationale of backward design and explores in greater depth the meaning of such key ideas as essential questions and transfer tasks. Readers will learn why the familiar coverage- and activity-based approaches to curriculum design fall short, and how a focus on the six facets of understanding can enrich student learning. With an expanded array of practical strategies, tools, and examples from all subject areas, the book demonstrates how the research-based principles of Understanding by Design apply to district frameworks as well as to individual units of curriculum. Combining provocative ideas, thoughtful analysis, and tested approaches, this new edition of Understanding by Design offers teacher-designers a clear path to the creation of curriculum that ensures better learning and a more stimulating experience for students and teachers alike.

Expansive Learning at Work

Expansive Learning at Work
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 1904128017
ISBN-13 : 9781904128014
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis Expansive Learning at Work by : Yrjö Engeström

Understanding How We Learn

Understanding How We Learn
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 238
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ISBN-10 : 9781351358040
ISBN-13 : 1351358049
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Understanding How We Learn by : Yana Weinstein

Educational practice does not, for the most part, rely on research findings. Instead, there’s a preference for relying on our intuitions about what’s best for learning. But relying on intuition may be a bad idea for teachers and learners alike. This accessible guide helps teachers to integrate effective, research-backed strategies for learning into their classroom practice. The book explores exactly what constitutes good evidence for effective learning and teaching strategies, how to make evidence-based judgments instead of relying on intuition, and how to apply findings from cognitive psychology directly to the classroom. Including real-life examples and case studies, FAQs, and a wealth of engaging illustrations to explain complex concepts and emphasize key points, the book is divided into four parts: Evidence-based education and the science of learning Basics of human cognitive processes Strategies for effective learning Tips for students, teachers, and parents. Written by "The Learning Scientists" and fully illustrated by Oliver Caviglioli, Understanding How We Learn is a rejuvenating and fresh examination of cognitive psychology's application to education. This is an essential read for all teachers and educational practitioners, designed to convey the concepts of research to the reality of a teacher's classroom.