Yritysten osaamisen kehittämisen verkostot ja vaikuttavuus Keski-Suomessa

Transformation Of Individual Learning Into Organisational And Networked Learning In Vocational Education

The Finnish vocational education and training system has traditionally been largely school-based with the inclusion of only short practice periods in students’ study programmes. In 2001 the system was reformed, new 3-year study programmes were introduced in all fields of study, and workplace learning (WPL; at least 6 months) became a compulsory part of all vocational study programmes. WPL is defined as systematically guided and assessed learning that takes place in authentic work environments. Thus, workplaces have to provide guidance and support for student learning and to participate in a tripartite assessment. At the beginning of the workplace learning period the student, the teacher and…

How can a learning network support organisational development?

The purpose of this study is to examine the development processes within a network project, The Learning Network of Knowledge Management. The study focuses on the impact of the network on two participating companies. The following research questions were addressed: (a) how did participation in a learning network support professional development of individuals; (b) how did it advance clarifying the mission, collaboration and work roles of teams; (c) how did organisational practices and processes develop as a result of the network project? The data were collected with interviews. The findings showed that the starting points, processes and results differed in two organisations. Both companies …

Osaamisen itsearviointityökalun kehittäminen yhteistyössä pk-yritysten kanssa

Taitava Keski-Suomi -tutkimus Osa 2, Työelämäyhteistyö ammatillisessa koulutuksessa ja työyhteisöjen oppiminen