The Management of a Student Research Project (3rd ed.)
J.A. Sharp, J. Peters and K. HowardGower2002£14.95ISBN 0566084902
Reflects the changes that have affected student research in higher education since the last edition was published in 1996. Argues that the ability to carry out research successfully has come to be seen as a key transferable skill required of all higher-education students, and addresses directly the skill elements of this. Highlights the impact of the World Wide Web on student research. Includes a new chapter on literature searching, which has been structured around an online search. Skills and Training Directory (3rd ed.) A. Jolly Kogan Page 2002 £35 ISBN 0749437707
Deals with preparing for future skill requirements, new trends in training,developing a learning culture, IT training and e-learning. Includes advice from experts and practitioners in large and small firms, international consultancies,academic institutions and professional bodies. Provides a guide to both current best practice and new thinking. Includes a directory of the sources of information and support available to managers. Working to Learn K. Evans, P. Hodkinson and L. Unwin Kogan Page 2002 £40 ISBN 0749436859
Considers the changing nature of work and the effects this has on the learning and skill requirements of individuals, the ways these requirements can be met and the implications of this for the workplace, employers, employees,educators and society. Takes both evidence-based and analytical perspectives. Challenges many generalizations about the changing nature of work and skills,and identifies the workplace itself as a critical site for access to learning. Highlights the implications of change for management, the regulation of employment and the accreditation of learning. Includes examples of current practice and suggests policies and practical approaches that will support excellence and equity in workplace learning. Participatory Workshops: A Sourcebook of 21 Sets of Ideas and Activities R. Chambers Earthscan 2002 £8.95 ISBN 1853838632
Provides ideas and options for facilitators, trainers, teachers, presenters and anyone who organizes and manages workshops, courses, classes and other learning events. Draws on the experiences and ideas of innovators from around the world, and on the author's own efforts and errors. Adopts a tone of critical reflection. Covers topics such as getting started, seating arrangements, forming groups, managing large numbers, analysis and feedback, dealing with those who seek to dominate, evaluation and ending, coping with horrors, and common mistakes. Seeks to make learning and teaching more participatory in voluntary,government and private-sector organizations, schools, universities, training institutes, management training and community development. Events diary
Truth in E-Learning
27-30 January 2003, the Rosen Centre, Orlando, Florida, USA
The ASTD TechKnowledge 2003 conference and exposition. For more information,go to http://www.roi.astd.org.
Tenth International Conference on Information Technology, Travel and Tourism
29-31 January 2003, Helsinki, Finland
The conference is recognized as the annual international event where practitioners and researchers in ICT, travel and tourism meet. The event is organised by the International Federation of Information Technology in Travel and Tourism. Details from Miila Peltonen, on miila.peltonen@tsgcongress.fi(Internet: http://www.ifitt.org/enter).
ASTD 2003 International Conference and Exposition
16-22 May 2003, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA
An event concentrating on workplace learning and performance. For more information, go to http://www.roi.astd.org.
