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Baert, Herman; Govaerts, Natalie – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2012
Purpose: With the intention of detecting and describing a series of team learning patterns within a selection of organisations, an extensive exploratory and qualitative research project was conducted in seven phases. The study at hand aims to report on the most recent phase, namely eight case studies in the public employment service of Flanders…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Workplace Learning, Organizational Development, Pattern Recognition
Harris, Brigitte; Cheng, Kwan Fan; Gorley, Charlotte – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2015
Purpose: This study aims to describe the design of a provincial government ministry group mentoring program and examine mentees' and mentors' experiences in the program. Design/methodology/approach: A total of 151 mentees rated their satisfaction in a post-program survey. The survey was followed by in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 10…
Descriptors: Barriers, Case Studies, Mentors, Phenomenology
Choy, Sarojni – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2009
Purpose: This paper aims to discuss the teaching and assessment strategies for an organisation-centred curriculum. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is based on a case study. Data were collected from interviews and a focus group with worker-learners enrolled in a Graduate Certificate in Education (Educational Leadership) course. Findings: The…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Program Effectiveness, Work Environment, Educational Assessment
Taber, Nancy; Plumb, Donovan; Jolemore, Shawn – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2008
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to explore the interaction between organizational policies and daily work practices of paramedics and firefighters within two emergency response organizations. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected in a case study consisting of interviews, focus groups, and observations. The theoretical grounding…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Emergency Programs, Interviews, Observation
Schulz, Klaus-Peter – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2005
Purpose: The article seeks to conceptualize learning in practice from a theories of practice view. This paradigmatic shift allows one to overcome problem areas related to traditional conceptions of learning such as the difficulty of knowledge transfer, and related to many situated learning models that neglect the aspect of reification of practice.…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Research Methodology, Theory Practice Relationship, Organizational Development
Hoyrup, Steen – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2004
The article presents a theoretical analysis of the concept of reflection. The author argues in favour of the necessity of conceiving the concept of reflection in a broad sense, and not using the concept in the meaning of introspection. To grasp reflection in its complexity and as a core process in organisational learning it is necessary to…
Descriptors: Reflective Teaching, Organizational Development, Case Studies, Vocational Education
Allan, Barbara; Lewis, Dina – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2006
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the benefits and challenges of using a virtual learning community (VLC) as a vehicle for workforce development. This paper argues that VLCs provide a flexible vehicle for workforce development. However, workplace realities may lead to unexpected challenges for participants wanting exploit the…
Descriptors: Time Management, Training Methods, Labor Force Development, Work Environment
Bottrup, Pernille – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2005
Purpose--The aim of this article is to examine network-based learning and discuss how participation in network can enhance organisational learning. Design/methodology/approach--In recent years, companies have increased their collaboration with other organisations, suppliers, customers, etc., in order to meet challenges from a globalised market.…
Descriptors: Action Research, Occupational Safety and Health, Education Work Relationship, Social Networks