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Papers by Jacqui McManus

Research paper thumbnail of Introducing learning partnerships into the tax office

Research paper thumbnail of Introducing Learning Partnerships Into the Australian Taxation Office

This paper examines the concept of the worker as learner and particularly the role of peer learni... more This paper examines the concept of the worker as learner and particularly the role of peer learning (Boud et al, 2001) as a means 0.(developing a culture of learning in the workplace. The authors are involved in an ongoing. long-term research project that focuses on the effectiveness of peel' learning. and in particular the use of learning partnerships in adult education. They are investigating whether learning partnerships can encourage and improve learning in the workplace. The results of the research to date. reported in this paper. are based on an intensive training program delivered in m'o tranches (Wave 1 and Wave 2) to 300 employees of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).fi'0111 October 2003 to June 2004. Learning partnerships formed an integral part of this program. The paper explains how learning partnerships were employed to help participants transfer what they learnt into their workplace. It describes the findings that emerged from a preliminary analysis of t...

Research paper thumbnail of Provocations and possibilities in professional practice, education, and learning

Studies in Continuing Education

Research paper thumbnail of A NEW WAVE OF SENSATION : THE CRITICAL ROLE EMOTIONS PLAY IN CRITICAL REFLECTION Dr

This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrou... more This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrounds the role of emotion. Building on a relational and interdependent perspective (as opposed to the traditional technical-rational view), it is proposed that greater awareness of emotions and the information they are conveying to us (emotional literacy) is something that would enhance the process and impact (or result) of critical reflection and contribute a significant advancement of the conceptualisation of the approach. 1 Correspondence to: Jacqui McManus; address: The University of New South Wales, NSW 2052, AUSTRALIA; phone: +612 9385 2808; email j.mcmanus@unsw.edu.au.

Research paper thumbnail of Learning how to learn using learning partnership groups: a new approach to workplace learning

Research paper thumbnail of Bridging the gap: the use of learning partnerships to enhance workplace learning

This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, ... more This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, in a training program. Learning partnerships in this context are “learning relationships involving occasional meetings in which students support each others learning.” (Sampson & Cohen, 2001, p. 40). They attempt to stimulate, promote and engage individuals in effective problem solving, reflection and other forms of higher order thinking with their partners. Learning partnerships are traditionally employed in higher education to support student learning and usually involves one to one interactions. However in this program, learning partnerships and allied strategies were embedded to help participants extend and apply their skills in ‘learning how to learn’. The intention was that once these skills were developed, participants would be better equipped to transfer their learning into the workplace. The research analyses the level of success of the learning strategies employed, especially t...

Research paper thumbnail of Asia- Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education Bridging the Gap: The Use of Learning Partnerships to Enhance Workplace Learning

This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, ... more This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, in a training program. Learning partnerships in this context are “learning relationships involving occasional meetings in which students support each others learning.” (Sampson & Cohen, 2001, p. 40). They attempt to stimulate, promote and engage individuals in effective problem solving, reflection and other forms of higher order thinking with their partners. Learning partnerships are traditionally employed in higher education to support student learning and usually involves one to one interactions. However in this program, learning partnerships and allied strategies were embedded to help participants extend and apply their skills in ‘learning how to learn’. The intention was that once these skills were developed, participants would be better equipped to transfer their learning into the workplace. The research analyses the level of success of the learning strategies employed, especially t...

Research paper thumbnail of Transforming productive reflection inthe workplace into productive learning: a practical approach

Abstract This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective pra... more Abstract This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective practice in the ,workplace ,in a way ,that will more ,often eventuate ,in productive learning (Hager, 2001 and 2003) and ultimately improved work performance and outcomes. The approach is based on the concept of organic learning (Dewey, 1896 and 1916; Beckett, 2000; Beckett & Hager, 2000) but draws on a wide range of literature related to learning and learning in the workplace from philosophical, theoretical and practical perspectives. As a practitioner concerned with training and developing professionals the author has

Research paper thumbnail of The Impact of Tax Gap on Future Tax Reforms

The Australian Economic Review, 2007

Research paper thumbnail of Transforming productive reflection inthe workplace into productive learning: a practical approach

This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective practice in ... more This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective practice in the ,workplace ,in a way ,that will more ,often eventuate ,in productive learning (Hager, 2001 and 2003) and ultimately improved work performance and outcomes. The approach is based on the concept of organic learning (Dewey, 1896 and 1916; Beckett, 2000; Beckett & Hager, 2000) but draws on a wide range of literature related to learning and learning in the workplace from philosophical, theoretical and practical perspectives. As a practitioner concerned with training and developing professionals the author has

Research paper thumbnail of A NEW WAVE OF SENSATION: THE CRITICAL ROLE EMOTIONS PLAY IN CRITICAL REFLECTION A NEW WAVE OF SENSATION: THE CRITICAL ROLE EMOTIONS PLAY IN CRITICAL REFLECTION

This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrou... more This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrounds the role of emotions and feelings. Building on a relational and interdependent perspective (as opposed to the traditional technical-rational view), it is proposed that greater awareness of emotions and feelings and the information they are conveying to us (emotional literacy) is something that would enhance the process and impact (or result) of critical reflection and contribute a significant advancement of the conceptualisation of the approach.

Research paper thumbnail of EXPLORING LEARNING AS A PROCESS OF BECOMING: IMPLICATIONS FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Research paper thumbnail of Bridging the Gap: The Use of Learning Partnerships to Enhance Workplace Learning

Research paper thumbnail of Setting up learning partnerships in vocational education and training: lessons learnt

Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 2005

... strategy is another key issue to be considered when considering how learning partnerships sho... more ... strategy is another key issue to be considered when considering how learning partnerships should be ... Tang (1998) reinforces this through his observation of the importance of providing preliminary training in skills such as leadership and feedback in peer learning. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Pedagogical practices across the tertiary sector: summarising the literature on the pedagogical support for students moving from VET into universities

... Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), (2009), Transforming Aus... more ... Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), (2009), Transforming Australia's higher education system. ... TAFE and Community Education Policy and Support Unit (2004) Theory into practice-TAFE NSW VET Teaching and Learning Project: Part A ...

Research paper thumbnail of Introducing learning partnerships into the tax office

Research paper thumbnail of Introducing Learning Partnerships Into the Australian Taxation Office

This paper examines the concept of the worker as learner and particularly the role of peer learni... more This paper examines the concept of the worker as learner and particularly the role of peer learning (Boud et al, 2001) as a means 0.(developing a culture of learning in the workplace. The authors are involved in an ongoing. long-term research project that focuses on the effectiveness of peel' learning. and in particular the use of learning partnerships in adult education. They are investigating whether learning partnerships can encourage and improve learning in the workplace. The results of the research to date. reported in this paper. are based on an intensive training program delivered in m'o tranches (Wave 1 and Wave 2) to 300 employees of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).fi'0111 October 2003 to June 2004. Learning partnerships formed an integral part of this program. The paper explains how learning partnerships were employed to help participants transfer what they learnt into their workplace. It describes the findings that emerged from a preliminary analysis of t...

Research paper thumbnail of Provocations and possibilities in professional practice, education, and learning

Studies in Continuing Education

Research paper thumbnail of A NEW WAVE OF SENSATION : THE CRITICAL ROLE EMOTIONS PLAY IN CRITICAL REFLECTION Dr

This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrou... more This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrounds the role of emotion. Building on a relational and interdependent perspective (as opposed to the traditional technical-rational view), it is proposed that greater awareness of emotions and the information they are conveying to us (emotional literacy) is something that would enhance the process and impact (or result) of critical reflection and contribute a significant advancement of the conceptualisation of the approach. 1 Correspondence to: Jacqui McManus; address: The University of New South Wales, NSW 2052, AUSTRALIA; phone: +612 9385 2808; email j.mcmanus@unsw.edu.au.

Research paper thumbnail of Learning how to learn using learning partnership groups: a new approach to workplace learning

Research paper thumbnail of Bridging the gap: the use of learning partnerships to enhance workplace learning

This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, ... more This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, in a training program. Learning partnerships in this context are “learning relationships involving occasional meetings in which students support each others learning.” (Sampson & Cohen, 2001, p. 40). They attempt to stimulate, promote and engage individuals in effective problem solving, reflection and other forms of higher order thinking with their partners. Learning partnerships are traditionally employed in higher education to support student learning and usually involves one to one interactions. However in this program, learning partnerships and allied strategies were embedded to help participants extend and apply their skills in ‘learning how to learn’. The intention was that once these skills were developed, participants would be better equipped to transfer their learning into the workplace. The research analyses the level of success of the learning strategies employed, especially t...

Research paper thumbnail of Asia- Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education Bridging the Gap: The Use of Learning Partnerships to Enhance Workplace Learning

This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, ... more This paper examines the use of peer learning strategies and in particular learning partnerships, in a training program. Learning partnerships in this context are “learning relationships involving occasional meetings in which students support each others learning.” (Sampson & Cohen, 2001, p. 40). They attempt to stimulate, promote and engage individuals in effective problem solving, reflection and other forms of higher order thinking with their partners. Learning partnerships are traditionally employed in higher education to support student learning and usually involves one to one interactions. However in this program, learning partnerships and allied strategies were embedded to help participants extend and apply their skills in ‘learning how to learn’. The intention was that once these skills were developed, participants would be better equipped to transfer their learning into the workplace. The research analyses the level of success of the learning strategies employed, especially t...

Research paper thumbnail of Transforming productive reflection inthe workplace into productive learning: a practical approach

Abstract This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective pra... more Abstract This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective practice in the ,workplace ,in a way ,that will more ,often eventuate ,in productive learning (Hager, 2001 and 2003) and ultimately improved work performance and outcomes. The approach is based on the concept of organic learning (Dewey, 1896 and 1916; Beckett, 2000; Beckett & Hager, 2000) but draws on a wide range of literature related to learning and learning in the workplace from philosophical, theoretical and practical perspectives. As a practitioner concerned with training and developing professionals the author has

Research paper thumbnail of The Impact of Tax Gap on Future Tax Reforms

The Australian Economic Review, 2007

Research paper thumbnail of Transforming productive reflection inthe workplace into productive learning: a practical approach

This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective practice in ... more This paper introduces a practical ,approach to ,developing ,and nurturing reflective practice in the ,workplace ,in a way ,that will more ,often eventuate ,in productive learning (Hager, 2001 and 2003) and ultimately improved work performance and outcomes. The approach is based on the concept of organic learning (Dewey, 1896 and 1916; Beckett, 2000; Beckett & Hager, 2000) but draws on a wide range of literature related to learning and learning in the workplace from philosophical, theoretical and practical perspectives. As a practitioner concerned with training and developing professionals the author has

Research paper thumbnail of A NEW WAVE OF SENSATION: THE CRITICAL ROLE EMOTIONS PLAY IN CRITICAL REFLECTION A NEW WAVE OF SENSATION: THE CRITICAL ROLE EMOTIONS PLAY IN CRITICAL REFLECTION

This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrou... more This paper is a first attempt at outlining a conceptualisation of critical thinking that foregrounds the role of emotions and feelings. Building on a relational and interdependent perspective (as opposed to the traditional technical-rational view), it is proposed that greater awareness of emotions and feelings and the information they are conveying to us (emotional literacy) is something that would enhance the process and impact (or result) of critical reflection and contribute a significant advancement of the conceptualisation of the approach.

Research paper thumbnail of EXPLORING LEARNING AS A PROCESS OF BECOMING: IMPLICATIONS FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Research paper thumbnail of Bridging the Gap: The Use of Learning Partnerships to Enhance Workplace Learning

Research paper thumbnail of Setting up learning partnerships in vocational education and training: lessons learnt

Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 2005

... strategy is another key issue to be considered when considering how learning partnerships sho... more ... strategy is another key issue to be considered when considering how learning partnerships should be ... Tang (1998) reinforces this through his observation of the importance of providing preliminary training in skills such as leadership and feedback in peer learning. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Pedagogical practices across the tertiary sector: summarising the literature on the pedagogical support for students moving from VET into universities

... Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), (2009), Transforming Aus... more ... Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), (2009), Transforming Australia's higher education system. ... TAFE and Community Education Policy and Support Unit (2004) Theory into practice-TAFE NSW VET Teaching and Learning Project: Part A ...