The Action Learning Handbook


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The burgeoning use of learning sets has generated many innovative uses for, and developments of action learning, which are detailed and explored in this practical, accessible book written for educators, trainers and developers.




Action Learning and its Applications


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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 in Practice


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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


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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.




Effective Use of Active Learning Applications


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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.




Action Learning in Action


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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


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




Action Learning


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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 Change Management Using Action Learning and Action Research


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Textbook explaining the relevant concepts, frameworks and processes involved in action research and action learning, as it relates to managing change in business, education, and social and cross-cultural contexts. Includes contributor notes and case studies.




Instructional Design for Action Learning


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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.