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Work-related informal learning [electronic resource] : research and practice in the Canadian context / prepared by Christine Wihak, Gail Hall.

Wihak, Christine. (Author). Hall, Gail. (Added Author). Centre for Workplace Skills. (Added Author). Canadian Council on Learning. (Added Author).

Summary:

This resource explains informal learning and why it can be difficult to identify. It looks at different types of informal learning and informal learning situations. Canadian practices supporting and/or assessing work-related informal learning are discussed. Includes Canadian case studies. This resource provides employers, trainers and educators, labour unions and other professional groups concerned with workplace skills development a starting point to actively incorporate informal learning into the learning options of the Canadian workplace.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 electronic text (56 p.) : digital file.
Publisher: Ottawa, Ont. : Canadian Council on Learning : 2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Report to Work and Learnng Knowledge Centre. Title from opening page (viewed September 12, 2012).
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 49-53).
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Defining informal learning -- Typology of informal learning and learners -- Incidence and characteristics of work-related informal learning in Canada -- Informal learning: from theory to practice -- Mapping the field of practice -- Knowledge exchange plan -- References -- Appendices.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.