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Importance of Informal Learning PDF

   

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Running head: IMPORTANCE OF INFORMAL LEARNINGIMPORTANCE OF INFORMAL LEARNINGName of the Student:Name of the University:Authors Note:
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1IMPORTANCE OF INFORMAL LEARNINGAbstractThe report throws light on the importance of informal leaning, in the context of anorganization. Informal learning in an organization has been ensured by the daily activities of theworkers by the task in which they engage. The report focuses on theoretical framework forinvestigating and understanding the relevance of informal learning in workplace. In this report,the relevant information based on informal learning is adequately analyzed. Informal learninghas proven to be a natural accompaniment to individual’s everyday life. Conceptual andtheoretical framework has been drawn from the significant scholarly studies to frame the report. The key concepts related to informal learning, tacit knowledge, and learning fromexperiences, intuitive knowledge and transfer of learning from the range of various phenomenahas been discussed. Moreover, the learning context provided for informal learning is properlyframed. The report further elaborates on the interpretation of the adopted informal learning. Toevaluate the informal learning process and events, systematic data analysis process is used.Discussion and exposition of the key elements from the analysis of the informal learning hasbeen provided in the case to promote organizational and individual learning. It comprisesframework that addresses the main questions related to the research like, what is to be learned,factors influencing the level of informal learning and directions required for the learning effort.
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2IMPORTANCE OF INFORMAL LEARNINGTable of ContentsIntroduction:....................................................................................................................................3Theoretical and Conceptual Framework:.........................................................................................4Data Sources and Analysis:.............................................................................................................6Discussion:.......................................................................................................................................7Conclusion:......................................................................................................................................9References:....................................................................................................................................11
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3IMPORTANCE OF INFORMAL LEARNINGIntroduction:In the current scenario, the methods in which learning processes and education of adultson being researched have drastically changed. Since a long time, it has been ascertained thatlearning is obtained formally in a predefined time spaces and fixed locations. The focus is nowmade on diverse learning possibilities and offerings. As learning generally happens beyond theeducational settings, therefore the word ‘informal learning’ has been introduced (Manuti et al.,2015). Informal learning is increasingly applied in adult education for various reasons. Thisfacilitates greater flexibility for the learners in contrast to the previous formal learning. Itrecognizes the importance of learning from other people and lay emphasis on socialization(Kyndt et al., 2016). This approach draws attention for learning in large variety of settings ratherformal training or education. Moreover, it can be considered as supportive partner to learn fromexperience that is generally constructed from personal rather than interpersonal learning. The organizational context brings innovative perspectives to research on learning as itencompasses variety of even or uneven structured environments that are structured with themotive of learning in mind. It provides the knowledge and skills required to succeed in therapidly changing environment. Unlike formal learning the informal learning is acquired whileinteracting with people or working during their daily experiences (Tews, Michel & Noe, 2017).It is motivated by the individual’s personal needs and learning from the everyday work activitiesin which the employees are engaged. Informal learning is of crucial importance for theorganizations as it accounts for nearly 75% of the overall learning gained in the workplace. Inthe professional contexts, it is a crucial way to develop and acquire skills that is to be needed.
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