Overview
In these complex and challenging times, students, teachers and employers are all interested in the development of generic abilities as these typically make the difference between good and indifferent employees, successful and unsuccessful learners. This book explains why generic capacities have become so important and argues that the process of acquiring them is both lifelong and developmental. By using case studies and theoretical analyses the authors collectively provide a comprehensive and contemporary coverage of the issues concerning generic abilities. Traps to avoid in describing and assessing generic aspects of learning are indicated, as well as practical suggestions for improving the teaching of generic capacities in vocational and university settings. The views of students transitioning to higher education as well as recent graduates are captured. Curriculum and policy matters are discussed in depth. A framework for lifelong learning encapsulating the development of generic capacities is outlined and the relationships between learning, working and leadership are explored.
Full Product Details
Author: Paul Hager ,
Susan Holland
Publisher: Springer
Imprint: Springer
Edition: 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2006
Volume: 6
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.498kg
ISBN: 9789048173495
ISBN 10: 9048173493
Pages: 310
Publication Date: 25 November 2010
Audience:
College/higher education
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD
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Reviews
From the reviews: This Australian book refers to new pedagogic aspects ... . This Volume 6 of the Lifelong Learning Book Series is an Australian contribution to keep scholars and professionals informed about and abreast of current developments and to advance research ... . Addressing is a whole spectrum of educational specialists (of course teachers and students ... as well as curriculum designers, psychologists, sociologists - even employers, managers and recruiters) plus the marginally involved and general intelligent readers. (Karl H. Wolf, Academici, October, 2009)
From the reviews: This Australian book refers to new pedagogic aspects ... . This Volume 6 of the Lifelong Learning Book Series is an Australian contribution to keep scholars and professionals informed about and abreast of current developments and to advance research ... . Addressing is a whole spectrum of educational specialists (of course teachers and students ... as well as curriculum designers, psychologists, sociologists - even employers' managers and recruiters) plus the marginally involved and general intelligent readers. (Karl H. Wolf, Academici, October, 2009)
From the reviews: This Australian book refers to new pedagogic aspects ! . This Volume 6 of the Lifelong Learning Book Series is an Australian contribution to keep scholars and professionals informed about and abreast of current developments and to advance research ! . Addressing is a whole spectrum of educational specialists (of course teachers and students ! as well as curriculum designers, psychologists, sociologists -- even employers' managers and recruiters) plus the marginally involved and general intelligent readers. (Karl H. Wolf, Academici, October, 2009)
From the reviews: “This Australian book refers to new pedagogic aspects … . This Volume 6 of the Lifelong Learning Book Series is an Australian contribution to keep scholars and professionals informed about and abreast of current developments and to advance research … . Addressing is a whole spectrum of educational specialists (of course teachers and students … as well as curriculum designers, psychologists, sociologists – even employers’ managers and recruiters) plus the marginally involved and general intelligent readers.” (Karl H. Wolf, Academici, October, 2009)
