This paper examines the concept of the worker as learner and particularly the role of peer learni... more This paper examines the concept of the worker as learner and particularly the role of peer learning (Boud et al, 2001) as a means 0.(developing a culture of learning in the workplace. The authors are involved in an ongoing. long-term research project that focuses on the effectiveness of peel' learning. and in particular the use of learning partnerships in adult education. They are investigating whether learning partnerships can encourage and improve learning in the workplace. The results of the research to date. reported in this paper. are based on an intensive training program delivered in m'o tranches (Wave 1 and Wave 2) to 300 employees of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).fi'0111 October 2003 to June 2004. Learning partnerships formed an integral part of this program. The paper explains how learning partnerships were employed to help participants transfer what they learnt into their workplace. It describes the findings that emerged from a preliminary analysis of t...
This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrou... more This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrounds the role of emotion. Building on a relational and interdependent perspective (as opposed to the traditional technical-rational view), it is proposed that greater awareness of emotions and the information they are conveying to us (emotional literacy) is something that would enhance the process and impact (or result) of critical reflection and contribute a significant advancement of the conceptualisation of the approach. 1 Correspondence to: Jacqui McManus; address: The University of New South Wales, NSW 2052, AUSTRALIA; phone: +612 9385 2808; email [email protected].
This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, ... more This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, in a training program. Learning partnerships in this context are “learning relationships involving occasional meetings in which students support each others learning.” (Sampson & Cohen, 2001, p. 40). They attempt to stimulate, promote and engage individuals in effective problem solving, reflection and other forms of higher order thinking with their partners. Learning partnerships are traditionally employed in higher education to support student learning and usually involves one to one interactions. However in this program, learning partnerships and allied strategies were embedded to help participants extend and apply their skills in ‘learning how to learn’. The intention was that once these skills were developed, participants would be better equipped to transfer their learning into the workplace. The research analyses the level of success of the learning strategies employed, especially t...
This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, ... more This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, in a training program. Learning partnerships in this context are “learning relationships involving occasional meetings in which students support each others learning.” (Sampson & Cohen, 2001, p. 40). They attempt to stimulate, promote and engage individuals in effective problem solving, reflection and other forms of higher order thinking with their partners. Learning partnerships are traditionally employed in higher education to support student learning and usually involves one to one interactions. However in this program, learning partnerships and allied strategies were embedded to help participants extend and apply their skills in ‘learning how to learn’. The intention was that once these skills were developed, participants would be better equipped to transfer their learning into the workplace. The research analyses the level of success of the learning strategies employed, especially t...
Abstract This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective pra... more Abstract This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective practice in the ,workplace ,in a way ,that will more ,often eventuate ,in productive learning (Hager, 2001 and 2003) and ultimately improved work performance and outcomes. The approach is based on the concept of organic learning (Dewey, 1896 and 1916; Beckett, 2000; Beckett & Hager, 2000) but draws on a wide range of literature related to learning and learning in the workplace from philosophical, theoretical and practical perspectives. As a practitioner concerned with training and developing professionals the author has
This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective practice in ... more This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective practice in the ,workplace ,in a way ,that will more ,often eventuate ,in productive learning (Hager, 2001 and 2003) and ultimately improved work performance and outcomes. The approach is based on the concept of organic learning (Dewey, 1896 and 1916; Beckett, 2000; Beckett & Hager, 2000) but draws on a wide range of literature related to learning and learning in the workplace from philosophical, theoretical and practical perspectives. As a practitioner concerned with training and developing professionals the author has
This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrou... more This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrounds the role of emotions and feelings. Building on a relational and interdependent perspective (as opposed to the traditional technical-rational view), it is proposed that greater awareness of emotions and feelings and the information they are conveying to us (emotional literacy) is something that would enhance the process and impact (or result) of critical reflection and contribute a significant advancement of the conceptualisation of the approach.
... strategy is another key issue to be considered when considering how learning partnerships sho... more ... strategy is another key issue to be considered when considering how learning partnerships should be ... Tang (1998) reinforces this through his observation of the importance of providing preliminary training in skills such as leadership and feedback in peer learning. ...
... Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), (2009), Transforming Aus... more ... Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), (2009), Transforming Australia's higher education system. ... TAFE and Community Education Policy and Support Unit (2004) Theory into practice-TAFE NSW VET Teaching and Learning Project: Part A ...
This paper examines the concept of the worker as learner and particularly the role of peer learni... more This paper examines the concept of the worker as learner and particularly the role of peer learning (Boud et al, 2001) as a means 0.(developing a culture of learning in the workplace. The authors are involved in an ongoing. long-term research project that focuses on the effectiveness of peel' learning. and in particular the use of learning partnerships in adult education. They are investigating whether learning partnerships can encourage and improve learning in the workplace. The results of the research to date. reported in this paper. are based on an intensive training program delivered in m'o tranches (Wave 1 and Wave 2) to 300 employees of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).fi'0111 October 2003 to June 2004. Learning partnerships formed an integral part of this program. The paper explains how learning partnerships were employed to help participants transfer what they learnt into their workplace. It describes the findings that emerged from a preliminary analysis of t...
This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrou... more This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrounds the role of emotion. Building on a relational and interdependent perspective (as opposed to the traditional technical-rational view), it is proposed that greater awareness of emotions and the information they are conveying to us (emotional literacy) is something that would enhance the process and impact (or result) of critical reflection and contribute a significant advancement of the conceptualisation of the approach. 1 Correspondence to: Jacqui McManus; address: The University of New South Wales, NSW 2052, AUSTRALIA; phone: +612 9385 2808; email [email protected].
This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, ... more This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, in a training program. Learning partnerships in this context are “learning relationships involving occasional meetings in which students support each others learning.” (Sampson & Cohen, 2001, p. 40). They attempt to stimulate, promote and engage individuals in effective problem solving, reflection and other forms of higher order thinking with their partners. Learning partnerships are traditionally employed in higher education to support student learning and usually involves one to one interactions. However in this program, learning partnerships and allied strategies were embedded to help participants extend and apply their skills in ‘learning how to learn’. The intention was that once these skills were developed, participants would be better equipped to transfer their learning into the workplace. The research analyses the level of success of the learning strategies employed, especially t...
This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, ... more This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, in a training program. Learning partnerships in this context are “learning relationships involving occasional meetings in which students support each others learning.” (Sampson & Cohen, 2001, p. 40). They attempt to stimulate, promote and engage individuals in effective problem solving, reflection and other forms of higher order thinking with their partners. Learning partnerships are traditionally employed in higher education to support student learning and usually involves one to one interactions. However in this program, learning partnerships and allied strategies were embedded to help participants extend and apply their skills in ‘learning how to learn’. The intention was that once these skills were developed, participants would be better equipped to transfer their learning into the workplace. The research analyses the level of success of the learning strategies employed, especially t...
Abstract This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective pra... more Abstract This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective practice in the ,workplace ,in a way ,that will more ,often eventuate ,in productive learning (Hager, 2001 and 2003) and ultimately improved work performance and outcomes. The approach is based on the concept of organic learning (Dewey, 1896 and 1916; Beckett, 2000; Beckett & Hager, 2000) but draws on a wide range of literature related to learning and learning in the workplace from philosophical, theoretical and practical perspectives. As a practitioner concerned with training and developing professionals the author has
This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective practice in ... more This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective practice in the ,workplace ,in a way ,that will more ,often eventuate ,in productive learning (Hager, 2001 and 2003) and ultimately improved work performance and outcomes. The approach is based on the concept of organic learning (Dewey, 1896 and 1916; Beckett, 2000; Beckett & Hager, 2000) but draws on a wide range of literature related to learning and learning in the workplace from philosophical, theoretical and practical perspectives. As a practitioner concerned with training and developing professionals the author has
This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrou... more This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrounds the role of emotions and feelings. Building on a relational and interdependent perspective (as opposed to the traditional technical-rational view), it is proposed that greater awareness of emotions and feelings and the information they are conveying to us (emotional literacy) is something that would enhance the process and impact (or result) of critical reflection and contribute a significant advancement of the conceptualisation of the approach.
... strategy is another key issue to be considered when considering how learning partnerships sho... more ... strategy is another key issue to be considered when considering how learning partnerships should be ... Tang (1998) reinforces this through his observation of the importance of providing preliminary training in skills such as leadership and feedback in peer learning. ...
... Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), (2009), Transforming Aus... more ... Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), (2009), Transforming Australia's higher education system. ... TAFE and Community Education Policy and Support Unit (2004) Theory into practice-TAFE NSW VET Teaching and Learning Project: Part A ...
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