Theory and Practice of Informal Learning in the Knowledge Era

The authors identify filters that help identify where informal learners in organizations might best focus their attention and explore overarching lessons learned about supporting informal learning and becoming intentional about learning.

Abstract

The Problem and the Solution. Models of informal learning in today's rapidly changing environment have not fully considered how people make meaning of their context as they frame what they need to learn, seek out strate gies for informal learning, and evaluate their experiences Using a framework developed by Bolman and Deal, the authors identify filters that help identify where informal learners in organizations might best focus their attention Also, they reevaluate a basic model for informal learning in light of information in the studies in this book that point to the importance of context Finally, they explore overarching lessons learned about supporting informal learning and becoming intentional about learning