Promoting Workplace Learning
Distributed for Policy Press at the University of Bristol
179 pages
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© 2006
Workplace learning is receiving increasing attention as an important factor in developing high standards of professional practice. This book provides a valuable overview of the key issues involved in successfully promoting workplace learning.Building on ideas discussed in the author's best-selling work, Practice Teaching in Social Work (Pepar Publications, 1994), this clearly written text covers not only developments in traditional practice learning, but also wider aspects of workplace learning, such as coaching and mentoring, and the development of a learning culture. It examines what is involved in promoting student learning for awards such as S/NVQ or PQ, and contains invaluable guidance for those facing wider challenges in the field. Promoting workplace learning provides a clear introduction to a vitally important topic. It is an essential resource for learning facilitators, assessors, mentors, training and development staff, and managers in the social work field. The principles discussed will also be relevant to managers and human resource professionals in other sectors.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Notes on the author
Acknowledgements
Notes on the author
Introduction
Developing a learning culture
Human capital
The importance of leadership
Changes in the context of learning
Broadening the focus
A note on terminology
1. Understanding learning
Introduction
Practice learning opportunities
Patterns of adult learning
Problem-based learning
Learning as personal growth
The organisational context of learning
Barriers to learning
Spurs to learning
Conclusion
2. Teaching and assessing values
Introduction
‘Slippery’ values
Tackling discrimination and oppression
Learning strategies
Assessing values
Conclusion
3. Reflective practice
Introduction
What is reflective practice?
Affirming diversity
Developments in reflective practice
Promoting reflective practice
Barriers to reflective practice
Conclusion
4. Coaching, mentoring and supervision
Introduction
Coaching
Mentoring
Coaching and mentoring within supervision
Good practice in coaching and mentoring
Supervision
Conclusion
5. Planning
Introduction
Practice learning
Planning for learning
Conclusion
6. Workload management
Introduction
Allocating workload
Managing a heavy workload
Conclusion
7. Evaluating practice
Introduction
Assessing student performance
Methods of assessing performance
Meeting the challenge of student assessment
Conclusion
Positive and negative indicators
8. Troubleshooting: dealing with difficulties
Introduction
Using support
Dealing with problems
Conclusion
9. Conclusion
Guide to further learning
Introduction
Recommended reading
Journals and periodicals
Training resources
Organisations and websites
References
Index
Introduction
Recommended reading
Journals and periodicals
Training resources
Organisations and websites
References
Index
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