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Informal and Incidental Learning

Victoria J. Marsick, Karen E. Watkins

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Abstract This chapter provides a theory of informal and incidental learning and updates this theory based on recent research.

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Abstract This chapter provides a theory of informal and incidental learning and updates this theory based on recent research.

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Abstract This chapter provides a theory of informal and incidental learning and updates this theory based on recent research.

Key concepts: Informal learning, Incidental learning, Adult Learning, Informal education, Adult education, Learning theory, Education theory, Psychology

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