The interplay between experiential and traditional learning for competency development.

ABSTRACT: Extensive research demonstrated that firms may pursue several advantages in hiring individuals with the set of emotional, social, and cognitive (ESC) competencies that are most critical for business success. Therefore, the role of education for competency development is becoming paramount. Prior studies have questioned the traditional methods, grounded in the lecture format, as a way to effectively develop ESC competencies. Alternatively, they propose experiential learning techniques that involve participants in dedicated courses or activities. Despite the insights provided by these studies, they do not take into account a comprehensive set of learning methods and their combined effect on the individual's competency portfolio within educational programs that aim to transfer primarily profe

SUBMITTER: Bonesso S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4557282 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature