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Anvik, Cecilie; Vedeler, Janikke Solstad; Wegener, Charlotte; Slettebø, Åshild; Ødegård, Atle – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2020
Purpose: This paper aims to investigate the conditions under which learning and innovation occur within nursing homes by focusing on how the dynamics of the distribution and transformation of ideas and knowledge may be viewed as a prerequisite for innovation in both formal, planned learning situations and informal, everyday practices.…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Nursing Homes, Innovation, Administrators
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Nino Pataraia; Anoush Margaryan; Isobel Falconer; Allison Littlejohn; Jennifer Falconer – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2014
Purpose: The aim of this exploratory study is to investigate the role of personal networks in supporting academics' professional learning. In particular, the paper examines the composition of academics' networks and the implications of network tendencies for academics' learning about teaching. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopts a…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Self Concept, Instructional Innovation, Social Networks
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Lippke, Lena; Wegener, Charlotte – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2014
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore how vocational teachers' everyday practices can constitute innovative learning spaces that help students to experience engagement and commitment towards education and thus increase their possibilities for completing their studies despite notable difficulties. Design/methodology/approach: Based on…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Educational Practices, Educational Innovation, Teaching Methods
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Mavin, Timothy John; Roth, Wolff-Michael – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2015
Purpose: This study aims to contribute to current research on team learning patterns. It specifically addresses some negative perceptions of the job performance learning pattern. Design/methodology/approach: Over a period of three years, qualitative and quantitative data were gathered on pilot learning in the workplace. The instructional modes…
Descriptors: Workplace Learning, Case Studies, Aviation Education, Cooperative Learning