Un enfoque global centrado en el aprendizaje de la educación superior: el desarrollo del lugar de trabajo en el siglo XXI

Carlos Tasso Eira de Aquino; Robert W. Robertson; Pamela Allen; Paul Withey

doi:10.51302/tce.2017.113

Authors

Carlos Tasso Eira de Aquino PhD, Chair, Undergraduate Business and IT Programs, Argosy University (Estados Unidos)
Robert W. Robertson PhD, President, the Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute (Nassau, Bahamas)/Visiting Professor of Management, University of Ljubljana (Eslovenia)
Pamela Allen DM, Lead Faculty Area Chair, Research Affiliate, Center for Leadership Studies and Education-School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix (Estados Unidos)
Paul Withey DM, Faculty, Research Affiliate, Center for Workplace Diversity Research-School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix (Estados Unidos)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51302/tce.2017.113

Keywords:

global marketplace, workplace development and diversity, professional development, work environments, learning-centered education, andragogy, competencies

Abstract

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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