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Action learning is a continued process of learning and reflection with the support of a group of colleagues, working on real issues. The action learning method is increasingly used to bring innovation to many different fields of work. The principles of action learning can achieve improvement and ...

Action learning is a continued process of learning and reflection with the support of a group of colleagues, working on real issues. The action learning method is increasingly used to bring innovation to many different fields of work. The principles of action learning can achieve improvement and transformation in a wide range of applications and disciplines, including professional training and educational contexts. This book is a comprehensive guide to action learning which maintains an accessible, practical focus throughout. It is packed with useful resources, including case studies and ideas for workshop sessions. Key topics covered include: * action learning in professional and educational settings * setting up, facilitating and evaluating an action learning programme * the roles and skills required to practice successfully *nbsp;use of action learningnbsp;in relation to the individual, the group and the organization *nbsp;the role of reflection; and action learning theory. Newcomers to the area of action learning will find this an essential introduction which can be put to use straight away, while more experienced practitioners seeking a deeper understanding will value the thorough analysis of action learning theory.

The workplace is the ideal environment for tying together management theory and practice and yet, classes in many regular management development programs are conducted away from the work site, and class sizes are so large that individual instruction is difficult to achieve. In this book, the authors ...

The workplace is the ideal environment for tying together management theory and practice and yet, classes in many regular management development programs are conducted away from the work site, and class sizes are so large that individual instruction is difficult to achieve. In this book, the authors seek effective ways to merge theory with workplace practice, and advocate the modular preceptor method whereby participants work together in dyads and triads with a preceptor acting as advisor and instructor. Unlike traditional management development programs which do not usually lead to behavior changes, the modular preceptor model has behavior change as the basic aim. Participants can remain at work while experiencing individualized learning, developing problem solving skills, and acquiring new knowledge which can be immediately applied to work situations. This book also analyzes the behavioral sciences as they have impacted philosophies of learning and techniques of instruction of managers, and discusses the role of the university in management development.

Step-by-step, Creating a Reusable Learning Objects Strategy shows how to create and implement a reusable learning objects (RLO) strategy that is flexible enough to accommodate your individual needs or use across a global organization. Creating a Reusable Learning Objects Strategy outlines the ...

Step-by-step, Creating a Reusable Learning Objects Strategy shows how to create and implement a reusable learning objects (RLO) strategy that is flexible enough to accommodate your individual needs or use across a global organization. Creating a Reusable Learning Objects Strategy outlines the benefits and challenges of RLO and shows how to compare your current development process with one based on reusable learning objects. The book also helps evaluate the level of changes you will need to account for during the transition to RLO. This important resource is filled with illustrative examples and sample strategies that apply to a wide variety of situations. After you have completed the book's numerous worksheets and checklists, you will have the foundation to form a strategic document for your stakeholders, vendors, developers, and others. Praise for Creating a Reusable Learning Objects Strategy'This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in reusable learning objects. It's a veritable encyclopedia of everything you need to know to successfully conceptualize, create, manage, and distribute flexible digital content for teaching, learning, and performance support.'-Ellen Wagner, director of higher education, Macromedia, Inc.'Any organization moving into the implementation of learning objects should read this book.'-Judy Brown, executive director, Academic ADL Co-Lab, University of Wisconsin System'An excellent introduction and guide, based on real-world experience, to the life cycle of reusable content. A must read for those responsible for using e-learning technology to increase ROI of training and education programs.'-Steve Griffin, COO and cofounder, IMS Global Learning Consortium'Chuck Barritt and Lee Alderman know what they're talking about! They know what works and what doesn't. If you are trying to figure out how RLOs can simplify course design, reduce content redundancies, and leverage development efforts, read this book.'-Kim E. Ruyle, director, learning and development, Siemens Dematic Material Handling Automation