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The action learning model helps to inform consideration of various forms of learning, their sources and how they might be achieved
1. Learning about (P)... Acquiring programmed knowledge is basically learning about...
2. Inquiry: wondering (Q)... and learning why (P+Q)... Questioning insight leads to
When related to available knowledge questioning insight leads to learning why... which may add to the available knowledge.
3. Learning what to (P+A)... Programmed knowledge, activity and experience are related in a time sense
4. Learning how to (A+Q)... Recipes and manuals are rarely enough. Knowing the activities involved may be necessary but is rarely sufficient. One has to know how to carry out the activities and this can only be learned by doing and being aware of doing. This is also a form of learning what works... and at its simplest level may be simply trial and error with insight being used to bring some system or order to the 'trail and error'
5. Learning from experience (Q+E) ... At a deeper level the learner may
Thus with an increased level of insight the learning takes on the characteristics of experiential learning and action learning
6. Learning to apply (Q+P+A) ... Learning is not usually an end in itself. Rather learning may be a means to a higher purpose. That is, the learning needs to be applied successful in order to achieve its potential and purpose. Action learning is a style of learning that integrates all the above forms including
At the heart of action learning is the intention to act on the basis of what one has learned by
in order to make the judgements necessary to act responsibly:
That is, to achieve learning that one can apply... to improve ones activities (hence the use of the term 'action learning') and thus achieve 'success and well-being'.
Situational learning This requires knowledge of, and insight into, the particular situation being encountered by the learner, in order to make crucial judgements, viz,
Thus action learning tends to be situational.
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