Learning from learning networks. Experiences of the Finnish Workplace Development Programme

Tuomo Alasoini

International Journal of Action Research, 2014, vol. 10, issue 3, 310-338

Abstract: This paper examines the feasibility of a learning networks-based strategy to improve the ability of publicly supported workplace development programmes to produce broad-based and long-term learning effects in working life. After looking at typical shortcomings of programmes based on the utilisation of demonstration projects, critical prerequisites of an alternative strategy based on the utilisation of learning networks are explored. The empirical part of the paper makes an analysis of five learning network projects funded by the Finnish Workplace Development Programme TYKES (2004-10). The analysis shows that of three levels of developmental learning, the networks succeeded best at the level of local sustainability, whereas their results concerning external generativity fell short of the aim. At the end reasons for that are discussed.

Keywords: development programme; developmental learning; learning network; workplace development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A13 I20 J23 J24 J53 J81 Z13 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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