... 2019 21 12 2019 26 12 2019 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2020 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Lean manufacturing Learning Action learning Learning styles Teaching methods Factorial analysis People learn and acquire knowledge through different...

...” environments (Goulding et al., 2012). Case study Simulation Action learning Self-efficacy Building and construction sector Advances in technology have significantly enhanced the quality of simulations used to develop individual knowledge, skills and abilities in the workplace...

... Motivation (psychology) Action learning Competences By adopting a perspective that integrates psycho‐social identity development theories (Erikson, 1968) with the socio‐constructivist and cultural approach to educational psychology (Bruner, 1996 ; Resnick, 1987 ; Tuomi‐Gröhn and Engeström...

...Craig Johnson; David Philip Spicer Purpose – Action learning has long been a recognized mechanism for ensuring deep and effective learning. The purpose of this paper is to describe an MBA program where the approach to study is informed and driven by action learning. Design methodology/approach...

... an “action‐learning” approach concentrating on the development of a realistic business idea as well as creating a supportive environment within the group. This intervention has aided NESS participants by building and strengthening networks that become the basis of their social capital. © Emerald Group...

... of practice ensuring currency in WBL and the sharing of good practice. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Action learning Development Education Retention Learning organizations It has been a tumultuous time for work‐based learning (WBL) in recent years. Myriad changes have taken place within...

...Penny West; Richard Choueke This paper examines the authors’ experiences as action learning set facilitators within a public sector organisation undergoing change. Our objectives were to assist in the identification of internal and external drivers for change and to work with the set to explore how...

... dissertation or work based project report. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Action research Action learning Workplace learning Experiential learning Action research differs from other research approaches in that it assumes a tight coupling between research and action. In traditional research...

...Muriel Robinson Action learning offers significant opportunities for increasing student involvement and autonomy in the learning process, but it is not always possible to free up conventional curricula to the extent that a total use of action learning would require. This article considers a course...

... undertaking a programme of study based around simulated and real projects to enhance their entrepreneurial skills, knowledge and attitudes. Aims to evaluate the inclusion of “taught” learning within what is fundamentally an action‐learning programme, and to discuss the issues around effective marketing...

...Tom Bourner; Mary Ellerker Seeks to assess the effectiveness of introducing action learning into sandwich placements. Builds on the rationale for, and organization of, the initiative established in Part 1 and discusses feedback from the main parties involved. Provides evidence that suggests...

...? Considers the application of a management development approach called action learning to support sandwich placement students and enhance their learning from the sandwich experience. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Action learning Education Experiential learning Management development Students...

... learning in building a learning organization. The combination of action learning and teamworking supported by communications infrastructure is a tangible route towards this objective. The process demands the support and participation of senior managers and executives as tutors, mentors and clients for what...

... Describes the approach to management development used by the University for Industry (Hospitality Industry ‐ worldwide). This is based on the use of Internet publishing and communications resources to support managers. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Action learning Internet Learning...

... but also to ensure the benefits of learning‐by‐doing in relation to current rather than obsolete technology[ 4 ]. Action learning Capital investment Germany Pay German unification, in October 1990, left eastern Germany with an acute imbalance between physical and human capital. A well...

... education to employment. Vocational careers in the transformation process of East Germany ”, in Heinz , W.R. (Ed.), New Passages and Uncertain Destinations: From Education to Work in Cross‐National Perspective , Cambridge University Press , Cambridge. © MCB UP Limited 1997 Action...

... are that effective learning is likely to occur when individuals: © MCB UP Limited 1997 Action learning Australia Experts Professional education Workplace learning The realities of workplace restructuring are being felt in many companies. A common result of such restructuring are role...

...John Lawson; Liz Beaty; Tom Bourner; Suzanne O’ Hara The last in a series of four articles that seeks to answer questions about the domains of applicability of action learning. Aims to reach some conclusions about where and when action learning is most appropriate. The authors reflect on their own...

...Liz Beaty John Lawson Tom Bourner; Suzanne O’Hara The third in a series of four articles that seeks to answer questions about the applicability of action learning. Aims to look at what can be learned using action learning; and seeks to identify what can be best learned by action learning and what...

...Helen Connor The second in a series of four articles that seek to answer questions about where and where not action learning is most applicable. Aims to identify the kinds of people who benefit most from action learning and the most appropriate times in their lives to undertake an action learning...