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Situated and transformative learning: exploring the potential of critical reflection to enhance organizational knowledge

Thanassis Karalis (Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Science and Early Childhood Education, University of Patras, Greece)

Development and Learning in Organizations

ISSN: 1477-7282

Article publication date: 5 January 2010

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to discuss a combination of basic elements of two different and contemporary approaches to learning in enhancing knowledge in organizations.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper is based mainly on a literature review trying to combine elements of two different approaches of adult learning.

Findings

Although situated learning and transformative learning start from different viewpoints, they can be combined in the making of the reflective practitioner and professional

Originality/value

The proposal presented here shows that critical reflection can assist in developing a more effective gradual entrance for newcomers in a professional environment.

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Citation

Karalis, T. (2010), "Situated and transformative learning: exploring the potential of critical reflection to enhance organizational knowledge", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 24 No. 1, pp. 17-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777281011010479

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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