ERIC Number: EJ809736
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-1476-7333
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Developing Healthcare Practice through Action Learning: Individual and Group Journeys
Wilson, Valerie; McCormack, Brendan; Ives, Glenice
Action Learning: Research and Practice, v5 n1 p21-38 2008
Action Learning is now a well established strategy for reflective inquiry in healthcare. Whilst a great deal is know about action learning there has been inadequate research on the process of learning that takes place, and the impact that this holds for individuals, groups or organisations. This article reports on the findings of 15-month action learning program based in a special care nursery. A realistic evaluation of the program uncovered individual and group journeys and provide evidence that action learning is an effective strategy in practice development. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Program Effectiveness, Learning Processes, Inquiry, Health Services, Professional Development, Organizational Development, Nursing Education, Nurses, Organizational Climate, Allied Health Occupations Education, Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles, Educational Practices, Foreign Countries, Hospitals, Infant Care, Neonates, Pediatrics, Researchers, Participatory Research, Program Evaluation, Focus Groups, Interviews, Action Research, Program Attitudes, Caregiver Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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