The Future of Learning

Based on research-informed 'future-scoping' and emerging practice in the field of executive education this bookis split into three parts: Future Context, Future Learning and Future Learners. With a short editorial introducing each part, it will appeal to anyone working in the field of adult and higher education and training.

Autorentext
SHIRINE VOLLER holds an MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University, UK, and is in the process of completing a Masters by Research at Cranfield University. She has worked in primary education, organisation consulting and grant management and is currently Research Manager at Ashridge Business School.

EDDIE BLASS started her academic career lecturing in HRM after a period of time training in industry. She completed her Doctorate at Durham on 'The Future University' and combines her research interests in adult learning, HE and leadership development in her current job role at the University of Hertfordshire in the School of Education.

VICKI CULPIN studied Psychology at Manchester University, UK, followed by an MPhil and PhD in Psychology from Lancaster University and an MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology from Leicester University. She spent nine years working in academia before moving to Ashridge Business School where she is currently Research Director.

Inhalt
PART I: FUTURE CONTEXT Future Context: Section Editorial Learning to Lead in Uncertain Times through Storytelling and Improvisation The Shifting Landscape of Global Challenges in the 21st Century, What This Means for What Businesses Want From Tomorrow's Leaders, and the Implications for Management Learning The Future of HE: What Will the Sector Look Like in 25 years Time and What Does This Mean for Executive Education? PART II: FUTURE LEARNING Future Learning: Section Editorial When the Classroom is no Longer a Room Virtual Action Learning: A New Genre for Powerful Learning The Future of Learning: Insights and Innovations from Executive Development - Virtual Action Learning - A New Frontier? Generation Y and learning: A Changing World PART III: FUTURE LEARNER Future Learner: Section Editorial Re-cognising Learning and Teaching: Opening the Space of Possibility Insights and Innovations from Executive Development 'An informed slowness' - Curiosity as an Enabler of Learning in the Attention Economy Concluding Thoughts