Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Ecologies of Learning: Culture, Context and Outcomes of Workplace LES. Research Brief |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Merrifield, Juliet, Centre for Literacy (Canada) |
| Source: |
Centre for Literacy. 2013. |
| Availability: |
Centre for Literacy. 2100 Marlowe Avenue Suite 236, Montreal, QC H4A 3L5, Canada. Tel: 514-798-5601; Fax: 514-798-5602; e-mail: info@centreforliteracy.qc.ca; Web site: http://www.centreforliteracy.qc.ca |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
6 |
| Publication Date: |
2013 |
| Sponsoring Agency: |
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES) |
| Document Type: |
Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: |
Adult Education |
| Descriptors: |
Workplace Learning, Outcomes of Education, Social Environment, Adult Learning, Work Environment, Political Influences, Economic Climate, Age, Gender Differences, Ethnicity, Social Class, Family Work Relationship, Barriers, Learning Motivation, Job Security, Innovation, Salaries, Educational Opportunities, Interpersonal Relationship, Cultural Context |
| ISBN: |
978-1-927634-01-1 |
| Abstract: |
There is a need to connect workplace learning and essential skills to a larger domain of workplace learning in general. To do this, the contexts in which learning takes place, and the cultures of the actors and environments involved, should be taken into consideration. Although research on the direct effects of contexts and cultures on workplace learning and essential skills (WLES) outcomes is limited, there is a body of evidence from various disciplines and several countries on workplace training and general adult learning. Three main contexts have been identified: (1) that of the participant; (2) the workplace; and (3) the social/economic/political environment. Research findings for each are summarized in this brief report. |
| Abstractor: |
ERIC |
| Number of References: |
36 |
| Entry Date: |
2015 |
| Accession Number: |
ED562045 |
| Database: |
ERIC |
