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Record Nr.

UNINA9910819314103321

Autore

McGill Ian

Titolo

The action learning handbook : powerful techniques for education, professional development and training / / Ian McGill and Anne Brockbank

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York, : RoutledgeFalmer, 2004

ISBN

1-134-31111-7

1-134-31112-5

0-7494-3444-9

1-138-12658-6

1-280-06385-8

0-203-41633-3

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (292 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BrockbankAnne <1943->

Disciplina

370.1523

Soggetti

Active learning

Experiential learning

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [270]-278) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Book Cover; Title; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Introducing action learning; Types of action learning; Introductory workshops; Starting a set: the first and second meetings; Dialogue and collaborative learning; Action learning as a reflective process; The social context of action learning; Group dynamics in action learning; Being a presenter; Being a set member; Being a facilitator; Development and accreditation of facilitators of action learning; The process review; Evaluating action learning; Endings; Conclusion; Appendix: Group action learning; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

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.<BR>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 id