Abstract
This work illustrates the definition and meaning of learning and workplace learning, in which the theory of Lave and Wenger (1991) is analysed, including the strengths and limitations of the concepts of “communities of practice” and “legitimate peripheral participation.” The notion of apprenticeships is also tackled. The work also tackles the meaning of performance and its importance in relation to work and learning. Several research examples are introduced regarding the concept of workplace learning and its effect on the individual and organisational performance. Issues that include positive and negative effects are also discussed. The importance of learning by experience and informal learning is highlighted and issues of power and politics emerge throughout the analyses presented in this piece of work.
Presenters
Karen CacciattoloHR Manager and HRS4R Expert, HR/Projects Office, University of Malta, Malta
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Theme
Organizational Studies, Educational Studies
KEYWORDS
"Workplace Learning", " Organisational Performance", " Communities of Practice", " Power and Politics in Organisations", " Apprenticeships"
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