Search for dissertations about: "Per-erik Ellström"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Per-erik Ellström.

2. 1. Evidence in practice : On knowledge use and learning in social work

   Author : Gunilla Avby; Per- Erik Ellström; Per Nilsen; Lennart Svensson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Knowledge; knowledge use; learning; evidence-based practice; social work practice; Kunskap; kunskapsanvändning; lärande; evidensbaserad praktik; socialt arbete;

   Abstract : Against the backdrop of the transformations in the entire framing of professional work, social work has come under close scrutiny in many countries, including Sweden. Doubts have been raised about practitioners’ existing knowledge base, and the importance of practitioners engaging in learning and the renewal and extension of professional capacities has been emphasized. READ MORE

4. 2. Work Transitions as Biographical Learning : Exploring the Dynamics of Job Loss

   Author : Anders Hallqvist; Per-Erik Ellström; Lars-Christer Hydén; Karen Evans; Linköpings universitet; []
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   Abstract : In recent years, researchers have pointed out that individuals understand their lives to a great extent through narratives and narration. In the field of adult education this idea has been taken up for instance in the concept of biographical learning. READ MORE

5. 3. From Higher Education To Professional Practice : A comparative study of physicians' and engineers' learning and competence use

   Author : Staffan Nilsson; Per-Erik Ellström; Kenneth Abrahamsson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; higher education; professional practice; use value; exchange value; generalist; specialist; profession; physician; engineer; knowledge; competence; knowledge base; högre utbildning; professionell praktik; bruksvärde; bytesvärde; generalist; specialist; profession; läkare; civilingenjör; kunskap; kompetens; kunskapsbas; Education; Pedagogik;

   Abstract : The focus of this thesis is on describing and analysing recently graduated physicians’ and engineers’ experiences of the relationship between the professional education programs and the respective professional practices. The aim is to explore the professionals’ reasons for their educational and career choices, what they learn in professional education, the demands they encounter in the workplace, and the perceived needs and opportunities for learning and further development in their professional practices. READ MORE

6. 4. The University; A Learning Organization? : An Illuminative Review Based on System Theory

   Author : Ingela Strandli Portfelt; Mats Ekholm; Ulf Blossing; Per-Erik Ellström; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; higher education; university; academic institution; learning organisation; system theory; organisational culture; organisational structure; högre utbildning; universitet; lärande organisation; systemteori; organisationskultur; organisationsstruktur; Education; Pedagogik; Education; Pedagogik;

   Abstract : There are voices in the research field suggesting that universities should become learning organisations in order to be more competitive and efficient. However, the proposal is mainly based on theoretical and normative discussions rather than on empirical research. READ MORE

7. 5. The Leader as a Facilitator of Learning at Work : A study of learning-oriented leadership in two industrial firms

   Author : Andreas Wallo; Bodil Ekholm; Per-Erik Ellström; Birgitta Södergren; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Leadership; learning; learning-oriented leadership; facilitative leadership; managerial work; leader roles; human resource development; Ledarskap; lärande; ledarskap för lärande; chefers arbete; ledares roller; HRD; personalutveckling; Education; Pedagogik;

   Abstract : This thesis concerns the leader as a facilitator of learning at work. More specifically, the aim of the study is to increase knowledge about leadership in relation to co-workers’ learning and development at the workplace. READ MORE