In the hypercompetitive context of the new global economy, building a smart workforce is widely regarded as a key strategy for enterprises. But is this any more than another 'fast capitalist' slogan? What substance can be given to the idea? What are its associated values and practices? This book explores these issues from an international perspective in fresh and challenging ways. Key themes include:
* competence and being competent in the world of work * experience, common-sense and expertise in workplace learning * social practices and literacies in the workplace *...
In the hypercompetitive context of the new global economy, building a smart workforce is widely regarded as a key strategy for enterprises. But is ...
Geographers regard fieldwork as a vital instrument for understanding our world through direct experience, for gathering basic data about this world, and as a fundamental method for enacting geographical education. The range of international geography and educational experts who contributed to this volume has demonstrated that the concept of fieldwork has a considerable history in the field of geography. They have demonstrated that the theoretical aspects of fieldwork have been interpreted differently in regions around the world, but the importance of fieldwork remains strong globally. A...
Geographers regard fieldwork as a vital instrument for understanding our world through direct experience, for gathering basic data about this world, a...
