Communities of practice as stimulating forces for collective learning
Communities of practice as stimulating forces for collective learning
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实践社区是集体学习的激励力量
DOI:
10.1108/13665620610674971
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发表时间:
2006
影响因子:
1.9
通讯作者:
L. Nieuwenhuis
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文献类型:
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作者:
Kariene Mittendorff;F. Geijsel;A. Hoeve;M. Laat;L. Nieuwenhuis
Purpose – The purpose of this research is to get a clear view on how can we judge groups in relation to the characteristics of a community of practice (CoP), and the presence of collective learning in these groups.Design/methodology/approach – A review of literature on collective learning and CoPs led to the development of a conceptual model, which was tested through case study research against empirical data from three groups in organizations.Findings – The groups differed concerning group characteristics, but also concerning the collective learning processes and learning outcomes present. The group that can be characterized as a CoP learns a lot, but the (learning) processes in the group are not always in favour of the organizational learning process.Research limitations/implications – The conceptual framework was helpful to evaluate the characteristics of CoPs in relation to collective learning. These findings suggest that it will be interesting to expand the model, for example with consideration to th...