Using Portfolios to Direct Workplace Learning

Authors

  • John B. Stewart University of New Brunswick

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.82396/cjcd.v2i1.2971

Keywords:

portfolios, direct workplace learning, workplace, learning

Abstract

In this article the author discusses three workplace learning paradigms which can be used by both employees and employers to guide the learning necessary to keep the workforce competitive in today’s markets. As a way to operationalize the expectations of these paradigms, portfolios are discussed as a helpful technique to document employees’past learning and to guide their future learning. Further, prior learning assessment recognition is discussed as a way for employers to give recognition to the workplace learning accomplished by employees. The author outlines the essential features, functions and components of portfolios, some non-traditional methods to engage in workplace learning, and describes prior learning assessment recognition and the issues around its use.

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Published

2003-01-22

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Stewart, J. B. . (2003). Using Portfolios to Direct Workplace Learning. Canadian Journal of Career Development, 2(1), 26–32. https://doi.org/10.82396/cjcd.v2i1.2971

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2003)

Section

Research Article

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