Question:

·         Define and differentiate between the constructs of collective and social learning and other related constructs e.g. group, co-operative and collaborative learning. You should also explain how these other constructs fit with collective and social learning.

·         Compare different models of collective and social learning.

·         Describe the development of collective and social learning and provide examples of collective and social learning in the workplace.

·         Give examples of current social media and e-learning tools and technologies and how these are used by various groups to support an organisation in achieving its learning objectives.

·         Give examples of how collective and social learning can contribute to organisational learning and help an organisation achieve its strategic agenda.

·         Provide a critical summary of the factors that need to be considered when implementing collective and social learning.

Solution/Answer

1.1, 1.2 Constructs of collective and social learning and other related constructs

Definition of Collective and Social Learning

Social learning is defined as a process in which people connect, converse, collaborate and learning from and with each other on a daily basis (CIPD, 2017). In this case, through social learning, people observe and model their behaviors from others, their attitudes and emotional reactions of others. As per Bandura’s Social Learning Theory people learn by observing and modelling the behaviors and attitudes of others where as currently this is implemented by the use of social tools such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram among others. This is as opposed to the collective learning which is identified as a dynamic and cumulative process that ultimate contribute to knowledge production. The knowledge is later significantly institutionalized through distinct structures, rules, routines, norms, discourse and strategies guiding future practices (Knapp, 2010).

Similarities and Differences of Collective and Social Learning

Similarities

In regard to their similarities, collective and social learning is identified as a system that provides an opportunity for individuals to work collaboratively as excellent groups of individuals in a workforce or a group. According to Simons and Laat (2002), the outcome of this is successful solving of the problems and innovating more accurately and promptly. The success of the collective and social learning is facilitating an interaction process through knowledge development and leaving it to individuals in determining the content and forming of knowledge-sharing prowess. The effectiveness of both learning process is based on their potential to facilitate an individual collaboration and leaving it to the discretion of individuals in establishing the content and form of knowledge essential for sharing.

Differences

The Main difference between is collective learning aims for a common goal where as Social learning need not have a common goal. According to the social learning theory (Wenger, 2009), ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Please contact us to receive guidance, support and tutorial services on this assessment in full customised to your background and any other instructions