Toward a unifying framework to support informal learning theory, research and practice
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this Guest Editorial is to introduce the papers in this special issue and outline how they help us to better understand the theory and practice of informal learning.
Design/methodology/approach
The Guest Editorial provides an overview of the topics discussed in the special issue, focusing on teachers and schools, social workers, and knowledge management in academic and business settings.
Findings
In practice informal and formal learning are often inextricably intertwined.
Originality/value
The papers in this issue contribute to the search for a unifying framework to support theory, research and practice.
Keywords
Citation
Marsick, V.J. (2009), "Toward a unifying framework to support informal learning theory, research and practice", Journal of Workplace Learning, Vol. 21 No. 4, pp. 265-275. https://doi.org/10.1108/13665620910954184
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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