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"Psychological Theories of Learning in the Workplace is an advanced textbook that provides a fascinating overview of the most important psychological theories of learning and their practical application to organisational or workplace learning. It explains theories on: Adult learning, Workplace learning, Informal learning, Reflective practice, Experiential learning, Organisational and interorgani-sational expansive learning. Rigorously underpinned with contemporary psychological theories of learning, this book will be essential reading for all trainee and practicing educational psychologists, organisational psychologists, researchers and students in the field of Lifelong learning, Educational policy makers, students, researchers and teachers in Higher Education. A unique feature of this textbook is that each chapter combines a case study by a situated academic researcher and a co-author from business or industry together with a detailed overview of the psychological theory underpinning the learning process. The chapters have been written by key figures in education, psychology, and cognitive science and encompass a comprehensive range of conceptual perspectives on learning theory offering a wealth of new insights to support innovative research directions"-- Provided by publisher."Professional learning, lifelong learning, adult learning, learning in different contexts and workplace learning have become of more and more interest and now dominate all aspects of 21st century school life. Learning is no longer stock and recall but development and flow. Psychological Theories of Learning in the Workplace offers fascinating overviews into some of the most important psychological theories of learning and how they are practically applied to organisational or workplace learning. With each chapter co-authored by an academic researcher and an expert in business or industry, this unique book provides both practical case studies combined with thorough analysis of various theories and models of learning. Key figures in education, psychology and cognitive science present a comprehensive range of conceptual perspectives on learning theory, offering a wealth of new insights to support innovative research directions. Containing overviews of theories from Schön, Argyris, Senge, Engestrøm, Ericsson, Kolb, Boud and Mezirow, this book discusses: - Adult learning; - Workplace learning; - Informal learning; - Reflective practice; - Experiential learning; - Organisational and inter-organisational expansive learning. Combining theory and practice, this book will be essential reading for all trainee and practicing educational psychologists, organisational psychologists, researchers and students in the field of Lifelong learning, Educational policy makers, students, researchers and teachers in Higher Education"-- Provided by publisher.