Interest in learning at work has captured the attention of many people around the world, often taking centre stage in policy debates. This book is about the everyday learning that goes on in workplaces - ranging from offices, factories and shops to gyms, health centres and universities.

Each chapter presents evidence - taken from both private and public sectors - to illustrate how employers, researchers and policy-makers can

Improve the conditions for nurturing and sustaining learning at work
Build appropriate workforce development plans within given constraints
Recognize that the creation and use of knowledge is widely distributed
Mobilize existing workplace resources to support learning
This topical book will appeal to an international readership of undergraduate and postgraduate students, vocational teachers and trainers, human resource professionals, policy-makers, and researchers.

Autorentext

Alan Felstead is Research Professor in the Cardiff School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University.

Alison Fuller is Professor of Education and Work in the School of Education, University of Southampton.

Nick Jewson is Honorary Research Fellow in the Cardiff School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University.

Lorna Unwin is Professor of Vocational Education in the Institute of Education, University of London.

Inhalt

Setting the Scene 2. Mapping the Working as Learning Framework 3. Processing Calls 4. Promoting Health 5. Exercising to Music 6. Creating Knowledge 7. Making Sandwiches 8. Utilizing Artefacts 9. Bringing Working and Learning Together