1) Understand the constructs of collective and social learning.
Facilitating Social and Collective Learning
Learning Outcome 1) Understand the constructs of collective and social learning.
1.1 Differentiate between the constructs of collective and social learning.
1.2 Distinguish between group learning, co-operative and collaborative learning and how these fit within collective and social learning.
Learning Outcome 2) Know about different models of collective and social learning and their application within the workplace.
2.1 Compare different models of collective and social learning.
2.2 Describe the development of collective and social learning and their manifestations and uses in the workplace.
Learning Outcome 3) Understand how technology has transformed the nature and shape of collective and social learning.
3.1 Identify key current social media and e-learning tools and technologies and their application.
3.2 Explore how social media and e-learning can be employed by various groups to meet organisational learning objectives.
Learning Outcome 4) Understand the benefits and challenges of facilitating collective and social learning in organisations.
4.1 Explain how collective and social learning can contribute to organisational learning and the achievement of organisational objectives.
4.2 Assess the factors to be considered when implementing collective and social learning programmes in organisations.
Assessment Brief for Facilitating Social and Collective Learning
As a member of a newly-formed community of practice in your organisation action learning set, you have agreed contribute to monthly seminars on contemporary topics in L&D. You have agreed to produce a seminar paper on the theory and practice of collective and social learning. In your paper, you should:
Define and differentiate between the constructs of collective and social learning and other related constructs e.g. group, co-operative and collaborative learning. You should also explain how these other constructs fit with collective and social learning.
Compare different models of collective and social learning.
Describe the development of collective and social learning and provide examples of collective and social learning in the workplace.
Give examples of current social media and e-learning tools and technologies and how these are used by various groups to support an organisation in achieving its learning objectives.
Give examples of how collective and social learning can contribute to organisational learning and help an organisation achieve its strategic agenda.
Provide a critical summary of the factors that need to be considered when implementing collective and social learning.
A seminar paper of approximately 3,900 words.
Please note – you do not have to present the paper.
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