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Dialogic Group Coaching--Inspiration from Transformative Mediation
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Alrø, Helle; Dahl, Poul Nørgård – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2015
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present an approach to group coaching in the workplace that can enhance shared learning in groups and teams through dialogue as opposed to group members' individual positioning through discussion and debate. Design/methodology/approach: An action research project conducted throughout one year in…
Descriptors: Groups, Coaching (Performance), Work Environment, Action Research
Occupational Safety and Health Professionals' Training in Italy: Qualitative Evaluation Using T-LAB
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Papaleo, Bruno; Cangiano, Giovanna; Calicchia, Sara – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2013
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the evaluation of a training course on chemicals for occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals. The study aims were to assess the effectiveness of the course; to find out what type of training met these workers' needs best, as their role is vital in the management of safety at work; and to…
Descriptors: Health Personnel, Foreign Countries, Content Analysis, Feedback (Response)
Combating Learning
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Jarvensivu, Anu; Koski, Pasi – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2012
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to look at workplace learning through research into sociology of work. It explores the "learning discourse" at work place level looking for possibilities to oppose learning. Design/methodology/approach: This paper is based on case studies conducted at six workplaces. The data on the cases include…
Descriptors: Workplace Learning, Action Research, Interests, Education Work Relationship
Pedagogy of Solidarity: Educating for an Interracial Working Class Movement
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Ng, Winnie – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2012
Purpose: This paper aims to report on the author's recent research examining the meaning and practices of educating for solidarity, specifically from anti-racism and decolonizing perspective. The research is part of the critical exploration on new educational approaches on solidarity building among workers and trade union members in the broader…
Descriptors: Action Research, Unions, Autobiographies, Working Class
Knowledge Transfer between Two Geographically Distant Action Research Teams
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Desmarais, Lise; Parent, Robert; Leclerc, Louise; Raymond, Lysanne; MacKinnon, Scott; Vezina, Nicole – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2009
Purpose: The objective of this study is to observe and document the transfer of a train the trainers program in knife sharpening and steeling. This knowledge transfer involved two groups of researchers: the experts and the learners. These groups are from geographically dispersed regions and evolve in distinct contexts by their language and…
Descriptors: Action Research, Knowledge Management, Interviews, Trainers
Developing a Work-Based Leadership Programme in the UK Social Care Sector
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McCray, Janet; Palmer, Adam – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of the application of action research in the design of a degree-level leadership skills programme in the English social care sector. Design/methodology/approach: The action research study involved four formal semi-structured interviews with strategic leaders in the social care sector…
Descriptors: Action Research, Focus Groups, Cooperation, Foreign Countries