A global learning-centered approach to higher education: workplace development in the 21st century
Competition in the 21st century economy requires corporations, organizations, and professionals to face a common challenge: diverse individuals need consistent motivation towards building competences that increase personal marketability using a combination of higher education and professional devel...
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| author | Carlos Tasso Eira de Aquino Robert W. Robertson Pamela Allen Paul Withey |
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| description | Competition in the 21st century economy requires corporations, organizations, and professionals to face a common challenge: diverse
individuals need consistent motivation towards building competences that increase personal marketability using a combination of higher education and professional development. This article represents an evolving report summary and non-traditional learning-centered approach focusing on adult competences necessary for succeeding in the competitive global marketplace of the 21st century. The purpose of this article is to understand the needs of constantly changing employer demands in the work environment. Exploring contemporary approaches related to skill development, adult education, and learning processes, will be the path towards higher levels of professional success. This article will provide readers with an enlightening discussion focusing on the necessary adult skills and competencies professionals need to succeed in the global marketplace. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0786b1e0b6f04094aad484a0ef2e0a8e2022-12-22T02:42:59ZengCentro de Estudios FinancierosTecnología, Ciencia y Educación2444-250X2444-28872017-01-01663448A global learning-centered approach to higher education: workplace development in the 21st centuryCarlos Tasso Eira de Aquino0Robert W. Robertson1Pamela Allen2Paul Withey3Argosy UniversityUniversity of Ljubljana (Slovenia)University of PhoenixUniversity of PhoenixCompetition in the 21st century economy requires corporations, organizations, and professionals to face a common challenge: diverse individuals need consistent motivation towards building competences that increase personal marketability using a combination of higher education and professional development. This article represents an evolving report summary and non-traditional learning-centered approach focusing on adult competences necessary for succeeding in the competitive global marketplace of the 21st century. The purpose of this article is to understand the needs of constantly changing employer demands in the work environment. Exploring contemporary approaches related to skill development, adult education, and learning processes, will be the path towards higher levels of professional success. This article will provide readers with an enlightening discussion focusing on the necessary adult skills and competencies professionals need to succeed in the global marketplace.http://tecnologia-ciencia-educacion.com/index.php/TCE/article/view/113/99global marketplaceworkplace development and diversitypro- fessional developmentwork environmentslearning-centered educationandra- gogycompetenciesprofessional developmentandragogy |
| spellingShingle | Carlos Tasso Eira de Aquino Robert W. Robertson Pamela Allen Paul Withey A global learning-centered approach to higher education: workplace development in the 21st century Tecnología, Ciencia y Educación global marketplace workplace development and diversity pro- fessional development work environments learning-centered education andra- gogy competencies professional development andragogy |
| title | A global learning-centered approach to higher education: workplace development in the 21st century |
| title_full | A global learning-centered approach to higher education: workplace development in the 21st century |
| title_fullStr | A global learning-centered approach to higher education: workplace development in the 21st century |
| title_full_unstemmed | A global learning-centered approach to higher education: workplace development in the 21st century |
| title_short | A global learning-centered approach to higher education: workplace development in the 21st century |
| title_sort | global learning centered approach to higher education workplace development in the 21st century |
| topic | global marketplace workplace development and diversity pro- fessional development work environments learning-centered education andra- gogy competencies professional development andragogy |
| url | http://tecnologia-ciencia-educacion.com/index.php/TCE/article/view/113/99 |
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