Approaches to learning in the workplace
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of this study is to explore approaches to learning in the workplace.
Design/methodology/approach
Computer based questionnaires are used with a sample of over 300 employees.
Findings
Using a version of the Revised Approaches to Study Inventory (RASI) adapted to workforce development, the factor structure of deep, surface and strategic approaches was obtained. Differences in approaches to learning as measured by the RASI were associated with training and learning histories, reasons for engaging in training, perceptions of current skill level and self reported development needs. Practical implications – It is argued that the notion that approaches to learning impact on success in a given degree course and/or are context/teaching style dependent under represents the impact that approaches to learning may have on workplace learning. Originality/value – The study demonstrates that the adapted RASI can be used with employees and that its principal psychometric properties reflect those reported for student samples.
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Citation
Geertshuis, S.A. and Fazey, J.A. (2006), "Approaches to learning in the workplace", Journal of Workplace Learning, Vol. 18 No. 1, pp. 55-65. https://doi.org/10.1108/13665620610641319
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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