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Naweed, Anjum; Ambrosetti, Angelina – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2015
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate workplace learning in the context of the rail industry, specifically for the type of learning required to become a train driver. It examines the impact of changes to the traditional learning model, and explores the potential of mentoring in the learning/training model.…
Descriptors: Mentors, Transportation, Driver Education, Workplace Learning
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Sommer, Morten; Nja, Ove – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2011
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to reveal and analyse dominant learning processes in emergency response work from the fire-fighters' point of view, and how fire-fighters develop their competence. Design/methodology/approach: This study adopted an explorative approach using participant observation. The objective of this open-minded approach…
Descriptors: Participant Observation, Learning Processes, Competence, Fire Protection
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Lamsa, Anna-Maija; Sintonen, Teppo – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2006
Purpose: This paper aims to construct an approach referred to as "the participatory narrative" for organizational learning in diverse organizations. The approach is grounded in an understanding of organizational learning as the process of social construction which is narratively mediated. Design/methodology/approach: The participatory narrative is…
Descriptors: Organizational Development, Learning Processes, Critical Theory, Knowledge Management
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Johnsson, Mary C.; Hager, Paul – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2008
Purpose: This paper aims to examine the nature of learning discovered by recent graduates participating in a symphony orchestra-initiated development program that is designed to nurture them through the transition to becoming professional orchestral musicians. Design/methodology/approach: Using a qualitative case study approach, the authors…
Descriptors: Music Education, Musicians, Young Adults, Transitional Programs