Context assessment as a basis for appropriate support of individual and organizational learning

Work-related learning is influenced not only by trainee characteristics, trainers and learning material but also by situational elements and the organisational context in which the learning takes place. Within the project PROLIX a first version of a learning assessment guideline (LAG) has been developed. It permits the analysis of those organisational domains identified as crucial for learning, knowledge transfer and didactic strategy.The attributes of specific didactic models have been related to the significant aspects of these organisational factors and permit conclusions to be drawn on the selection and application of didactic models based on the results of the LAG. The assumptions included in this correlation will be validated using empirical data. In addition, the results of the assessment will also be used to provide the respective management teams with decision support regarding suitable measures for improving the organisational environment with regard to learning and knowledge exchange.