Understanding action learning / Judy O'Neil, Victoria J. Marsick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

O'Neil, Judy.

Contributor:

Marsick, Victoria J.

Series:

Adult learning theory and practice book series.

The adult learning theory and practice book series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Organizational learning.

Leadership.

Active learning.

Employees--Training of.

Employees.

Physical Description:

xxvi, 230 p. : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

New York : American Management Association, c2007.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

As much as adult learners can absorb in a classroom, they learn and retain a lot more on the job. Action Learning, or AL, can be based on any of several different schools of thought, and there is much debate as to which is ideal. The authors advocate tailoring the best attributes of each approach to the specific purpose and the learning environment. Drawing on theory from Self-Directed Learning, Learning from Experience, and Transformative Learning, Understanding Action Learning enables the reader to make an informed decision about which approach or combination to use in his or her organization, and provides: * a theoretical model that explains the different approaches to AL, and a framework for identifying which approach to use * a focus on co-design in creating Action Learning programs * practical tools, assessments, and exercises * illuminating stories and case studies from the field Combining top-shelf research with real-world experience, Understanding Action Learning is a crucial resource for adult educators everywhere.

Contents:

Deciding if action learning is right for your organization

Co-designing an action learning program to ensure results

Implementation strategies for success

What action learning coaches do

Evaluating action learning

Putting it all together : co-designing action learning for your organization.

Notes:

Title from title screen.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-216) and index.

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Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.

ISBN:

9786611128579

9781281128577

1281128570

9780814430002

0814430007

OCLC:

815543577