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Poell, Rob F.; Van der Krogt, Ferd J. – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2003
A method for employees to conduct group learning projects is described, including development of three phases (orientation, learning, continuation) and four project types (liberal-contractual, vertical-regulated, horizontal-organic, and external-collegial). (Contains 37 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Group Dynamics, Learning Processes, Self Directed Groups
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Power, Joe; Waddell, Di – Learning Organization, 2004
Both the learning organization literature and the self-managed work team literature have alluded to the potential links between teamwork and learning. However, as yet the link between these two concepts remains undeveloped. This study uses a survey of a random sample of 200 Australian organizations to empirically examine the relationships between…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Self Directed Groups, Teamwork, Organizational Culture
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Barron, Brigid – Human Development, 2006
Adolescents often pursue learning opportunities both in and outside school once they become interested in a topic. In this paper, a learning ecology framework and an associated empirical research agenda are described. This framework highlights the need to better understand how learning outside school relates to learning within schools or other…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Ecology, Lifelong Learning, Educational Environment
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Toppins, Anne Davis – College Teaching, 1987
A unit on adult learning with an exercise based on the theories of Malcolm Knowles and Allen Tough is described. After students in the class see that they actually planned and directed much of their significant adult learning, they are eager to join in the process of modifying course objectives. (MLW)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, College Instruction, Course Objectives, Graduate Students