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Galagan, Patricia A. – Training and Development, 1993
Studies conducted at the Institute for Research on Learning demonstrate that, at work, people learn by doing things together. Communities of practice--groups that develop and share ways of doing things--are fundamental elements of learning organizations. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cognitive Psychology, Corporate Education, Educational Research
Beach, Barbara Kres – Training and Development, 1993
The director of Northwestern University's Institute for the Learning Sciences describes software that creates simulated environments in which learners focus on skills rather than facts. Also addressed are learning motivation and learning style issues. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Corporate Education
