ABSTRACT

Action learning is a method of learning that takes place in a group - of colleagues or students. It is widely used in a wide number of educational fields, particularly where learning in groups is appropriate. Action learning is established in both higher education and in professional learning and training situations. First published in 1995, this is a guide to using action learning techniques successfully.;Written by two leading figures in the field, this revised edition retains the same practical guidebook approach to how action learning works. Key points include being a facilitator of action learning, and running workshops for a variety of situations, including higher education, organizational change and professional development.

chapter 1|7 pages

Using the Guide

part I|87 pages

Doing Action Learning

chapter 2|18 pages

What is Action Learning?

chapter 3|18 pages

How a Set Works

chapter 4|15 pages

Being a Set Member

chapter 5|19 pages

Being a Facilitator

chapter 6|15 pages

Types of Action Learning

part II|58 pages

Developing Action Learning Skills

chapter 7|18 pages

A Workshop for Introducing Action Learning

chapter 8|21 pages

Skills Development: The Basics

chapter 9|17 pages

Additional Skills

part III|98 pages

The Uses of Action Learning