Workplace changes and workplace learning: advantages of an educational micro perspective
- 30 November 2007
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in International Journal of Lifelong Education
- Vol. 26 (6), 675-688
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02601370701711364
Abstract
This paper analyses two perspectives, a macro and a micro perspective, on changes in the workplace in relation to workplace learning. It critically evaluates what kind of phenomena both perspectives can account for. Research from a macro perspective focuses on changes in economy or on organisational change. It helps to explore the role of lifelong learning and workplace learning in society as well as to define required competences in different professions. Research from a micro perspective focuses on individual reactions to changes in one’s own workplace. It helps to explain how changes in daily work affect knowledge and skills on the individual or group level. It is argued that the micro perspectives is advantageous if educational goals are pursued which aim at fostering workplace learning and competence development. Examples for empirical research are provided which illustrate the potential of a micro perspective on workplace changes and workplace learning.Keywords
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