Work-based learning: Development and validation of a scale measuring the learning potential of the workplace (LPW)

The relationship between workplace learning and midwives’ and nurses’ self-reported competence: A cross-sectional survey

“…In addition, individuals can learn from others, which involves observing, listening to and modelling their exemplary colleagues. As the consequence of this, good patterns of behaviour can be acquired (Coetzer, 2007;Jarvis et al, 2003;Nikolova et al, 2014). Not only can individuals learn from others; they can also learn from reflecting on their own actions, which allows individuals to reconstruct their experience, analyse it (Bulman et al, 2012;Knipfer et al, 2013), and give feedback to themselves in order to improve their own behaviours (Eisen, 2001;Kyndt et al, 2009).…”

Managers’ informal learning: a trait activation theory perspective

“…Despite its importance, there is a lack of agreement on how to best characterize informal learning (Thayer & Goldstein, ; Van Noy et al ., ). Existing definitions of informal learning include a wide range of behaviors and activities such as knowledge exchange, feedback‐seeking, experimentation, reflection, innovative behavior, learning from non‐interpersonal sources and learning from mentors and supervisors (see Bednall et al ., ; Lohman, ; Nikolova et al ., ; Noe et al ., ). For this study, we adopt Noe et al .…”

Factors Affecting Knowledge Acquisition among Adult Workers in Online Informal Learning Activities

“…In a similar manner, Hung, Chou, Chen, and Own (2010) identified online communication self-efficacy was a critical element to assess learner readiness for online learning. A recent investigation (Nikolova, Van Ruysseveldt, De Witte, & Syroit, 2014) found that learning from colleagues and supervisors were identified as relevant dimensions of work-based learning. Online communication tools, such as email, discussion forums, instant messaging, and social media, complement learning activities.…”

“…The constructs of information querying (e.g., I am confident in using the search engines to find or gather information), information differentiation (e.g., Based on my experience, I know which websites offer highly accurate information), and information evaluation and extraction (e.g., I am able to make better decisions based on information from the Internet resources) were modified from studies carried out by Hung et al (2010) and Lai and Wang (2012). The online communication self-efficacy (e.g., I am confident in using online tools to effectively communicate with others) construct was modified from scales developed by Hung et al (2010) and Nikolova et al (2014). Finally, the survey items of knowledge acquisition dimension (e.g., I can integrate information into a suitable answer to solve problems) were revised from an earlier study conducted by Lai and Wang (2012).…”