Informal Learning On The Job

Author : Jay Cross
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118046968

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Informal Learning by Jay Cross Pdf

Most learning on the job is informal. This book offers advice on how to support, nurture, and leverage informal learning and helps trainers to go beyond their typical classes and programs in order to widen and deepen heir reach. The author reminds us that we live in a new, radically different, constantly changing, and often distracting workplace. He guides us through the plethora of digital learning tools that workers are now accessing through their computers, PDAs, and cell phones.

Author : Paul Matthews
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Employees
ISBN : 1909552003

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Informal Learning at Work by Paul Matthews Pdf

"Discover how the role of anybody involved with workplace learning, enhancing capability and improving performance must change to successfully manage the critical shift in the way organizations need to cater to the learning needs of their employees. Despite millions spent on training, surveys show that the majority of workers are disengaged and delivering far less than they are capable of. Deliberately harnessing the power of informal learning is the new way to tangibly improve worker capability and performance, right at the point of work. This book shows you how, using practical advice from workplace learning experts, and examples and case studies from around the world. It establishes the relationship between informal learning and employee engagement, knowledge management, organisational development, performance support and competence." --Publisher description.

Author : Richard A. Swanson,Marie Volpe
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : CORNELL:31924087527044

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Informal Learning on the Job by Richard A. Swanson,Marie Volpe Pdf

Author : Gerhard Messmann,Mien Segers,Filip Dochy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781315441948

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Informal Learning at Work by Gerhard Messmann,Mien Segers,Filip Dochy Pdf

Informal Learning at Work reflects the growing interest in changing the way the workplace encourages and enhances learning and professional development. Due to societal, economic, and technological developments, organisations face the pressure of growing knowledge-intensity and the need for innovations. As a result, employees are expected to adapt to new situations and constantly update their skillsets within an increasingly challenging environment. This book brings together cross-disciplinary perspectives from leading international researchers, drawing on a range of theoretical and empirical studies. Extensively researched and expertly edited, this new addition to the EARLI New Perspectives on Learning and Instruction series outlines the starting points for future research, and highlights the benefits and implications for those aiming to foster informal learning at work, covering areas such as: professional judgement improving the structure of work tasks facilitating innovative work behaviour the place of informal learning within teaching Informal Learning at Work presents original quantitative and qualitative studies as well as integrative analyses of worldwide research and is an invaluable introduction to this highly topical subject.

Author : Saul Carliner
Publisher : Association for Talent Development
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781607287865

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Informal Learning Basics by Saul Carliner Pdf

Informal Learning Basics provides training and development professionals with guidance and practical lessons on harnessing the vast potential of informal learning in their organizations. While formal training has been the focus of many corporate training programs for the past century or more, much of the actual knowledge and many of the skills workers use in performing their jobs are nonetheless developed informally. Informal Learning Basics will assist you in recognizing and utilizing the informal learning possibilities in your company, and will show you how to create a framework of highly cost-effective training opportunities and a culture in which your employees are able to learn and grow in an efficient and unobtrusive way. In addition to providing an in-depth study of the concepts of informal learning, Informal Learning Basics also offers: -an analysis of how workers develop much of the knowledge for their jobs informally -real-world case examples of informal learners -an examination of the nine principles which govern informal learning in the workplace -suggestions on how to blend formal and informal learning in your organization -descriptions of specific activities for both group and individual informal learning opportunities - a discussion of the importance of support personnel in creating and maintaining effective informal learning programs - an exploration of the significant role played by technology in informal learning - information on the importance of providing a codified framework for informal learning in your organization - a consideration of the fact that traditional approaches to evaluating training are often ineffective when evaluating informal learning, and suggestions on how to best evaluate informal learning programs. In an era where organizations of all shapes and sizes are increasingly focused on cutting budgets and maximizing the return on their training investment, incorporating informal learning opportunities into your training programs will result in competent and knowledgeable employees, and great ROI for your company. With its wealth of insight and information on capturing the potential of informal learning and using it to your organization’s advantage, Informal Learning Basics is essential reading for every training and development professional.

Author : Jan N. Streumer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2006-03-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781402039393

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Work-Related Learning by Jan N. Streumer Pdf

Work-related learning can be broadly seen to be concerned with all forms of education and training closely related to the daily work of (new) employees, and is increasingly playing a central role in the lives of individuals, groups or teams and the agenda’s of organizations. However, as this area of study becomes more prominent, debates have opened about the nature of the field, as well as about its configurations and effects. For example, some authors have a broad definition of WRL and define it as learning for work, at work and through work, ranging from formal, through semi-structured to informal learning. Others prefer to use the concept of WRL mainly in connection to informal, incidental learning processes during work, leading to competent workplace learners. Formal and informal learning are distinguished from each other with respect to the level of intention (implicit/non-intentional/incidental versus deliberative/intentional/structured). Another point of discussion originates from the different ‘theoretical backgrounds’ of the authors: the ‘learning theorists’ versus the ‘organizational theorists’. The first group is mainly interested in the question of how learning comes about; the second group is predominantly interested in the search for factors affecting learning.

Author : Margaret Dale,John Bell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Education
ISBN : 1841850624

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Informal Learning in the Workplace by Margaret Dale,John Bell Pdf

Author : Fiona Duguid,Karsten Mündel,Daniel Schugurensky
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789462092334

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Volunteer Work, Informal Learning and Social Action by Fiona Duguid,Karsten Mündel,Daniel Schugurensky Pdf

Since most research on work focuses on paid work, and most literature on education concentrates on schools, it is not surprising that studies on the relations between work and learning emphasize the relations between paid employment and organized education. This unique book deals with an area that has been rarely covered in the literature on work and education: the connections between volunteer work and informal learning. Through a variety of examples, ranging from the Red Cross to teacher-labourers, from cooperatives to social housing, and from participatory democracy to environmental social movements, this volume examines the learning dimension of volunteer work in different contexts. It also considers the special case of volunteerism among recent immigrants. The case studies analyze three basic types of voluntary organizations: those providing social services, representing local communities and mobilizing for social change. The chapters include profiles of the actual work their members do and detailed accounts of the learning practices they are engaged in during their work, and the impact of such learning on their personal and professional development. The concluding chapter offers a comparative analysis, practical recommendations and steps for further research.

Author : Paul Hager,John Halliday
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781402053467

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Recovering Informal Learning by Paul Hager,John Halliday Pdf

Educational theory and practice have long been dominated by the requirements of formal learning. This book seeks to persuade readers through philosophical argument and empirical examples that the balance should shift back towards the informal. The arguments and examples derive from informal learning in diverse situations, such as leisure activities, as a preparation for and as part of work, and as a means of surviving undesirable circumstances like dead-end jobs and incarceration.

Author : Victoria Marsick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317505976

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Learning in the Workplace (Routledge Revivals) by Victoria Marsick Pdf

The nature of the workplace and the workforce has changed rapidly in post-industrial society. Most workers are now facing the need for high levels of preparatory education, retraining for new jobs and the ability to continue learning at work in order to keep up with new developments. The book, first published in 1987, argues that training in the workplace often fails because it is based on conditions that no longer prevail in modern organisations. The mechanistic approach of the behaviourist paradigm, it is argued, views the organisation as a machine and training as the preparation of workers for machine-like work according to their levels in the hierarchy, much as on an assembly line. The humanists’ advocation of collaborative learning has changed but not fundamentally altered this conception. This book will be of interest to students of education and business management.

Author : Jill E. Ellingson,Raymond A. Noe
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317378266

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Autonomous Learning in the Workplace by Jill E. Ellingson,Raymond A. Noe Pdf

Traditionally, organizations and researchers have focused on learning that occurs through formal training and development programs. However, the realities of today’s workplace suggest that it is difficult, if not impossible, for organizations to rely mainly on formal programs for developing human capital. This volume offers a broad-based treatment of autonomous learning to advance our understanding of learner-driven approaches and how organizations can support them. Contributors in industrial/organizational psychology, management, education, and entrepreneurship bring theoretical perspectives to help us understand autonomous learning and its consequences for individuals and organizations. Chapters consider informal learning, self-directed learning, learning from job challenges, mentoring, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), organizational communities of practice, self-regulation, the role of feedback and errors, and how to capture value from autonomous learning. This book will appeal to scholars, researchers, and practitioners in psychology, management, training and development, and educational psychology.

Author : Malgorzata Rozkwitalska-Welenc,Beata A. Basinska,Alicja Dettlaff
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781040038154

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Informal Workplace Learning and Employee Development by Malgorzata Rozkwitalska-Welenc,Beata A. Basinska,Alicja Dettlaff Pdf

The new paradigm in employee development assumes that employees should proactively direct their learning and growth. Most workplace learning is basically informal and occurs through daily work routines, peer-to-peer interactions, networking, and typically brings about significant positive outcomes to both individuals and organizations. Yet, workplace learning always occurs in a pre-defined context and this context has recently changed, and hereafter many people have been delegated to work from home or any other remote locations. Many employees would like to maintain remote or hybrid work design in the future, as well. In this research monograph, the authors explore an unexplored topic in social science research concerning proactive employee development through informal learning in new ways of working (NWW). The authors are esteemed experts in organizational studies, organizational psychology, and human resource management. The monograph will be of interest to students and researchers in organizational studies, organizational behavior, organizational psychology and organizational learning, as well as human resource professionals concerned with employee development and the changing nature of work.

Author : Robin Hoyle
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780749474607

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Informal Learning in Organizations by Robin Hoyle Pdf

As the pace of change in the workplace accelerates and training budgets are challenged, it becomes essential for employees to learn as they go along. In this connected world, new ways of learning are emerging all of the time, whether the learning is planned, unexpected or self-directed. For those responsible for learning and development in organizations, understanding how this kind of informal learning can be utilised and measured is key to providing efficient and cost-effective ways of delivering on organizational objectives around people development. Informal Learning in Organizations offers practical tools, including checklists and action plan questions, to guide the Learning and Development practitioner in how to design and implement an informal learning strategy that is personalised to the needs of their own organization. It combines the latest thinking on new technology and practices with established theory and research to provide an evidence-based review of informal learning and its true impact. It offers an overview of how and why informal learning resonates with people, how it works and when and why it doesn't. This book will assist the reader in making sense of their connected environments to create a continuous learning culture in their organizations.

Author : John Garrick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134667215

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Informal Learning in the Workplace by John Garrick Pdf

Informal learning has become an extremely important issue as post-industrial workplaces seek to harness its productive potential. Managers and HRD practitioners have attempted to deploy informal learning in the design of corporate cultures, however, most discussions of the subject have tended to be uncritical expositions which do not challenge the underlying economic, philosophical and organisational rationale. Uniquely, this book goes against this tendency. It critically examines definitions of informal learning, and focuses on its application in a variety of workplace contexts. It features: * theories of informal learning * the unmasking of contemporary corporate rhetoric * the implications for accounts of workplace learning of poststructuralist and post-modern perspectives. Incorporating case studies based on interviews with practising managers and HRM practitioners, and a detailed glossary of key concepts and issues, this book will be a valuable reference for students of workplace learning.

Author : David Boud,John Garrick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134674138

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Understanding Learning at Work by David Boud,John Garrick Pdf

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.