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ERIC Number: EJ587177
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1881
Action Learning: The Link between Academia and Industry?
O'Brien, Elaine M.; Hart, Susan J.
Educational Research, v41 n1 p77-89 Spr 1999
In a business course, an information-retrieval exercise challenged students to solve a problem without the necessary information. Students felt that this action-learning approach enhanced their interpersonal skills and provided relevant real-world work experience. (SK)
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Employment Potential, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Information Seeking, Learning Activities, Problem Solving, School Business Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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