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The manager as a practical author of learning

The manager as a practical author of learning Kolb’s theory of experiential learning has proven extremely popular and useful in management education. However, despite its usefulness it is not entirely unproblematic and, using social constructionist perspectives, this paper critiques Kolb’s model of learning and his image of the manager as a “practical scientist”. From this critique, we suggest a more social and conversational view of learning, and present an image of the manager as a “practical author”. We then go on to show how managers as practical authors of learning can use different forms of conversation and activity to promote learning in themselves and others. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Career Development International Emerald Publishing

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Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 1998 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
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1362-0436
DOI
10.1108/13620439810240728
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Abstract

Kolb’s theory of experiential learning has proven extremely popular and useful in management education. However, despite its usefulness it is not entirely unproblematic and, using social constructionist perspectives, this paper critiques Kolb’s model of learning and his image of the manager as a “practical scientist”. From this critique, we suggest a more social and conversational view of learning, and present an image of the manager as a “practical author”. We then go on to show how managers as practical authors of learning can use different forms of conversation and activity to promote learning in themselves and others.

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Career Development International – Emerald Publishing

Published: Dec 1, 1998

Keywords: Experiential learning; Kolb; Management

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