Promoting Workplace Learning by Neil Thompson
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. BASW/Policy Press series The BASW/Policy Press partnership provides the very best in accessible and practical high-quality resources for social work professionals and students. For other titles in this series, please follow the series link from the main catalogue page.
While 21st century social work emphasises the rhetoric of work-based learning, Thompson's book sets out a workable blueprint in a simple accessible style... it is recommended reading for social workers and employers alike. Professional Social Work This is an excellent book, written in an accessible style, which clearly explains the essential ingredients of workplace learning. The book will be of immense value to a range of health and social care staff and those involved in facilitating their education and continuing professional development. George Wilson, Queen's University Belfast, UK
Neil Thompson is an independent consultant, trainer and author with Avenue Consulting Ltd www.avenueconsulting.co.uk and was formerly Professor of Applied Social Studies at Staffordshire University. He is the editor of the British Journal of Occupational Learning. His website is at www.neilthompson.info
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861347169 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861347162 |
| Title | Promoting Workplace Learning |
| Author | Neil Thompson |
| Series | Basw Policy Press Titles |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Policy Press |
| Year published | 2006-03-14 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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