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Integrative Literature Review On The Antecedents Of Informal Learning In The Workplace: A Conceptual Framework For Future Research, Shinhee Jeong, Soo Jeoung Han, Jin Lee, Suravee Sunalai, Seung Won Yoon

Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning Faculty Publications and Presentations

Despite the explosion of interest in informal learning in the workplace, few attempts have been made to synthesize the current literature. This article provides an integrative and analytical review of prior empirical studies, particularly focusing on what factors have been identified as antecedents of informal learning in organizations and how informal learning has been conceptualized and measured. It then suggests future avenues for theory building, research, and practice. The authors propose a conceptual framework for understanding informal learning activities using three dimensions: learning competence, intentionality, and developmental relatedness. Implications for human resource development research and practice are also discussed.

Infusing Inclusion, Diversity, And Social Justice Into The Undergraduate Computer Science Curriculum At Boise State University, Donald Winiecki, Noah Salzman, Timothy Andersen, Amit Jain, Dianxiang Xu

Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning Faculty Publications and Presentations

That groups other than white or Asian males are not well-represented in education or professions related with computer science is well documented. Research shows that popularly-held notions accounting for this are inaccurate or simply false. Instead, persistent expression of biased social values is asserted to account for the fact that members of underrepresented groups either never choose to pursue or cease pursuit of careers in computer science.

Regardless, private and public interest in attaining equity and social justice remains strong. Often, efforts are focused on top-down initiatives to attract and retain a more diverse set of individuals. However, these have …