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Lohman, Margaret C. – Online Submission, 2007
A survey was conducted to compare the informal workplace learning (IWL) experiences of three professional groups (information technologists, school teachers, and HRD professionals). Data analysis found that the three groups use interactive more than independent IWL activities. Five environmental factors inhibited engagement and nine personal…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Data Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Work Environment
Lohman, Margaret C. – Online Submission, 2005
A survey of informal learning among 318 teachers and HRD professionals was conducted. Analysis of the data found that teachers rely to a greater extent on interactive informal learning activities while HRD professionals rely to a greater extent on independent learning activities. Data analysis also found that six environmental factors inhibit…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Learning Activities, Independent Study, Data Analysis
Ellinger, Andrea D. – Online Submission, 2004
The majority of learning that occurs in the workplace is informal, however, little is known about how such learning is best supported and nurtured. A qualitative case study was recently conducted to explore the contextual factors that may shape informal workplace learning. Fifteen in-depth interviews were conducted and constant comparative…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Data Analysis, Informal Education, Case Studies