Educating Managers through Real World Projects
Business & Finance, Business Reference, Education, Management & Leadership, Management, Marketing & Sales
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781607527688 | |
| Publisher: | Information Age Publishing | Publication: | August 1, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Information Age Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781607527688 |
| Publisher: | Information Age Publishing |
| Publication: | August 1, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Information Age Publishing |
| Language: | English |
Innovative learning projects in management education and development are discussed in the frame of cuttingedge theory and salient practice. Learning projects are defined as educationally directed activities involving outofclassroom action settings complemented by student and/or instructor directed reflection on the links between theory and practice. Chapters are grounded in relevant theory, empirical research and examples of best practice for a wide variety of real world management education projects. Contexts include both university and corporatebased management education and development. Topics span action learning, experiential learning, student consulting projects, service learning, reflective practice, internships as learning vehicles, and webbased learning through projects. Extensive opportunities are being recognized for more tightly and productively integrating the normal work of managers with their education.
Innovative learning projects in management education and development are discussed in the frame of cuttingedge theory and salient practice. Learning projects are defined as educationally directed activities involving outofclassroom action settings complemented by student and/or instructor directed reflection on the links between theory and practice. Chapters are grounded in relevant theory, empirical research and examples of best practice for a wide variety of real world management education projects. Contexts include both university and corporatebased management education and development. Topics span action learning, experiential learning, student consulting projects, service learning, reflective practice, internships as learning vehicles, and webbased learning through projects. Extensive opportunities are being recognized for more tightly and productively integrating the normal work of managers with their education.
