The Action Learning Handbook

The Action Learning Handbook
Author: Anne Brockbank
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2003-12-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134311117

Action learning is a continued process of learning and reflection with the support of a group of colleagues, working on real issues. The action learning method is increasingly used to bring innovation to many different fields of work. The principles of action learning can achieve improvement and transformation in a wide range of applications and disciplines, including professional training and educational contexts. This book is a comprehensive guide to action learning which maintains an accessible, practical focus throughout. It is packed with useful resources, including case studies and ideas for workshop sessions. Key topics covered include: * action learning in professional and educational settings * setting up, facilitating and evaluating an action learning programme * the roles and skills required to practice successfully * use of action learning in relation to the individual, the group and the organization * the role of reflection; and action learning theory. Newcomers to the area of action learning will find this an essential introduction which can be put to use straight away, while more experienced practitioners seeking a deeper understanding will value the thorough analysis of action learning theory.

Action Learning and its Applications

Action Learning and its Applications
Author: R. Dilworth
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2010-02-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230250742

This second volume of two discusses the employment of action learning in different contexts, including healthcare, education, government, military and the business world. Use of action learning in delivery of Future Search Conferences is addressed, as well as action learning in community and civil society and the future of action learning.

Action Learning - Applications

Action Learning - Applications
Author: George P. Boulden
Publisher: George Boulden
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2017-04-26
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0956082246

Action Learning is the brain-child of Professor Reginald (Reg) Revans. Revans believed that management was a practical subject carried out by practical people in the real world of work, not an academic subject to be taught by University Professors who had no experience of the real world of work. Action learning uses the participant's actual job to identify and satisfy real learning needs; the specific Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Behavior appropriate to the situation. Unlike training It provides a 'holistic' framework through which all four aspects of our behavioral 'package' are objectively assessed by the facilitator and 'comrades in adversity' to help participants identify the things they need to change to be successful. These needs once identified are met through a development program created and monitored with the help and support of the facilitator and colleagues in the set. This book; 1. Explains the philosophy of Action Learning 2. Describes the various models and their application. 3. Provides an objective analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the various options 4. Examines how Action Learning can help in today's world to develop organisations and their people. 5. Offers reference information for those who would like to learn more. Note. Whilst Reg's focus for Action Learning was on management development this process is equally applicable to any personal or organisational development need. We hope you will find this book useful and are happy to help interested readers with further information or advice on specific program design and management.

Action Learning in Practice

Action Learning in Practice
Author: Mike Pedler
Publisher: Gower Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781409418412

Previous editions of this book established themselves as authoritative overviews of action learning practice around the globe. Given the increase in action learning activity since this book last appeared, the demand for an up-to-date edition has grown. Whilst chapters on action learning are now obligatory in every collection on leadership and management development, there is still no competing specialist work of this nature.

Understanding Action Learning

Understanding Action Learning
Author: Judy O'Neil
Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2007-07-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0814430007

As much as adult learners can absorb in a classroom, they learn and retain a lot more on the job. Action Learning, or AL, can be based on any of several different schools of thought, and there is much debate as to which is ideal. The authors advocate tailoring the best attributes of each approach to the specific purpose and the learning environment. Drawing on theory from Self-Directed Learning, Learning from Experience, and Transformative Learning, Understanding Action Learning enables the reader to make an informed decision about which approach or combination to use in his or her organization, and provides: * a theoretical model that explains the different approaches to AL, and a framework for identifying which approach to use * a focus on co-design in creating Action Learning programs * practical tools, assessments, and exercises * illuminating stories and case studies from the field Combining top-shelf research with real-world experience, Understanding Action Learning is a crucial resource for adult educators everywhere.

Action Learning in Action

Action Learning in Action
Author: Michael J. Marquardt
Publisher: Davies-Black Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780891061243

Marquardt brings together the six essential elements with realistic advice, practical wisdom, and such tools as checklists and a comprehensive glossary of terms. Readers can learn to leverage action learning to solve problems, develop employees, enhance personal growth, and create organizational learning.

Action Learning and Action Research

Action Learning and Action Research
Author: David Kember
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2000
Genre: Action research
ISBN: 074943113X

First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Action Learning

Action Learning
Author: Y. Boshyk
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2010-02-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230250734

The first of a two volume set that fully explore the roots of action learning and the legacy of its principal pioneer, Reg Revans. Rather than prescribe one approach to action learning, it shows alternative approaches to fit different contexts, including classic action learning, action reflection learning and business driven action learning.

Effective Use of Active Learning Applications

Effective Use of Active Learning Applications
Author: Meryem Nur Aydede Yalçin
Publisher: Tudás Alapítvány
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2020-01-20
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

In modern education approach, development in the modern science and technology is directly related with the getting a success on the science education is accepted. So, all societies should be able to develop, understand and use the technology, and each person in the society should be literate of the science in today’s world. Therefore, learners of educational institutions / organizations should be grown having specific features like problem solving skills, critical thinking, creativity, independence, self confidence abilities. As a result having these skills and abilities depend on to have a learning process which have developed perfectly. In science education, instead of teacher-centered methodologies, learner centered ones should be included. This idea refers to active learning. The idea is to bring together the international group to share experiences and work together in the field of effective use of active learning applications in science education arose Life Long Learning programme Leonardo da Vinci Project. During the project, the contact pearson of each institution, Meryem Nur AYDEDE YALÇIN from Nigde University (Turkey), Elena Anghel from Training cons. 2005 (Romania), Giuseppe DOTI from Associazione Antares (Italy), Vida DRĄSUTĖ, VšĮ eMundus (Lithuania), Pedro José LEIVA PADILLA, Leiva Formacion (Spain), Christos NICOLAIDES, Dekaplus Business Services LTD (Cyprus), János PALOTÁS, Foundation of Knowledge (Hungary), Oana Cristina TURTOI, Repere Association Bacau Branch (Romania), Danutė VIZMANAITĖ, Trakų švietimo centras (Lithuania) discussed the lots of situations in effectiveness of active learning in different European Regions. This book brings some new views to active learning approach with the selection of the outputs of this project. You can find different usage of active learning applications of seven different countries (Turkey, Romania, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Lithuania and Cyprus) in this book.

Instructional Design for Action Learning

Instructional Design for Action Learning
Author: Geri E. H. McArdle
Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0814415660

Training participants learn and retain more by relating lessons to their own on-the-job experiences. By using the strategies of "action learning" in their lesson design and presentation, trainers can ensure that learners absorb material deeply, in a way that lets them immediately use it in their jobs to get real, measurable results. Filled with examples of action learning techniques readers can implement in their training design and delivery, this book shows them how to: * Create fun and memorable activities that match participants' needs, learning styles, and levels of understanding. * Encourage learners to build on their own experiences. * Evaluate learner mastery during the entire learning event. * Strengthen learning transfer back on the job. * Accurately measure post-training results. It's a trainer's job to ensure their lessons stick. Instructional Design for Action Learning provides readers with the tools they need to make it happen.