Traditionally, organizations and researchers have focused on learning that occurs through formal training and development programs. However, the realities of today's workplace suggest that it is difficult, if not impossible, for organizations to rely mainly on formal programs for developing human capital. This volume offers a broad-based treatment of autonomous learning to advance our understanding of learner-driven approaches and how organizations can support them.

Contributors in industrial...

Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this seventh edition explores the ethical challenges of leadership, helping the reader make ethical decisions, lead with integrity and create an ethical culture.

Topically organized and written in a conversational tone, Infancy: The Development of the Whole Child unites cutting-edge theories and research to illustrate the development of the whole child from birth to age three.

This third edition is a thoroughly revised and updated version of the bestselling text for undergraduate leadership courses. This book is designed for college students to help them understand that they are capable of being effective leaders and guide them in developing their leadership potential. The Relational Leadership Model (RLM) continues as the major focus in this edition, and the book includes stronger connections between the RLM dimensions and related concepts, as well as visual appli...

Written by a highly respected author team, this is a new textbook on play-based learning in primary education for students on primary initial teacher education courses.

Outdoor learning continues to play an essential role in early years education, and this new edition of a bestselling book explores how the Forest School approach can be easily and effectively incorporated into early years practice.

An intro-level textbook that provides a core understanding of often difficult philosophical concepts in relation to Education.

Covering all the assessment criteria for the Award in Education and Training, this text enables learners to prepare for their assessments with confidence.