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| Pillay, Hitendra | 1 |
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Peer reviewedPillay, Hitendra – Studies in Continuing Education, 1998
Effective workers need to be multiskilled, which includes cross-skilling (ability to transfer skills across situations), upskilling (knowledge and understanding underlying skills), and higher-order thinking skills. The three dimensions complement each other in integrated instruction. (Contains 26 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Job Skills, Metacognition, Skill Development, Thinking Skills
Peer reviewedBillett, Stephen – Studies in Continuing Education, 2001
Learning throughout working life results from everyday thinking and acting, shaped by work practices. The quality of learning depends on the kinds of activities and interdependencies available. Individuals' ability to maintain vocational practice is shaped by their opportunities for engagement and interaction. (Contains 64 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Individual Development, Interpersonal Relationship, Job Skills, Lifelong Learning
