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Ellstrom, Eva; Ekholm, Bodil; Ellstrom, Per-Erik – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2008
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to first elaborate on the notion of a learning environment based on an empirical study of care work. Second, to explore how aspects of a learning environment may differ between and within units in the same organization, and how to understand and explain such differences. Design/methodology/approach: The study…
Descriptors: Naturalistic Observation, Work Environment, Industrial Psychology, Interviews
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Ekholm, Bodil; And Others – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 1995
Twelve Swedish day-care centers were studied concerning patterns of adult behavior towards children, and adult intentions, attitudes, and norms regarding work and interpersonal relations. Found that patterns of adult behavior were proscribed by three different center climates: future focused, present focused, and combined. Three patterns of adult…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Day Care Centers, Educational Environment, Foreign Countries