The practice of action learning in VET

Action learning is a process in which people learn with and from each other. A small group provides a forum for people to learn to interact and manage group processes with mutual support and stimulation. Action learning works best when the group doesn't know the solution to an issue. Action learning involves: developing a workplace project around a real issue; developing a project team which meets regularly; identifying a facilitator to guide the learning process; gathering knowledge relevant to the issues; and asking critical questions which challenge that knowledge.

Action learning is a value adding process, in that a staff development experience (learning) is structured around the tasks associated with completing a project (real work). This booklet includes case studies of action learning projects and information on how to establish a successful action learning group. Show less