Combating Learning

Autor/inn/en	Jarvensivu, Anu; Koski, Pasi
Titel	Combating Learning
Quelle	In: Journal of Workplace Learning, 24 (2012) 1, S.5-18 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1366-5626
DOI	10.1108/13665621211191078
Schlagwörter	Workplace Learning; Action Research; Interests; Education Work Relationship; Case Studies; Adult Educators; Interviews; Observation; Industry; Employees; Foreign Countries; Resistance (Psychology); Finland + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Projektforschung; Bildungsinteresse; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Adult education teacher; Adult education; Adult training; Teacher; Teachers; Adult educator; Erwachsenenbildner; Erwachsenenbildung; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Beobachtung; Industrie; Employee; Arbeitnehmer; Beschäftigter; Ausland; Resistenz; Finnland
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to look at workplace learning through research into sociology of work. It explores the "learning discourse" at work place level looking for possibilities to oppose learning. Design/methodology/approach: This paper is based on case studies conducted at six workplaces. The data on the cases include interviews and observation and three of the cases can be characterized as being based on action research. Findings: In light of the case studies, learning at workplaces shows up as action and discourse that is quite interest-laden and contested. Employers demand learning but employees find ways to oppose these demands. Practical implications: In the planning of measures that support workplace learning it is important to identify general structures and trends of working life, as well as the different interests at the workplace. In this way, a situation can be avoided in which adult educators and their activities are used as weapons in campaigning for some groups' interests. Originality/value: The article's distinctive feature lies in its critical approach to workplace learning through in-depth data sets. It explores further so-called positive learning discourse and its implications at different kind of workplaces and to different kind of personnel groups. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10