Action Learning : Research & Practice will publish articles which advance knowledge and assist the development of practice through the processes of action learning. Articles should aim to create theory, grounded in empirical observation of data and experience, that widens understanding of action learning and research in professional and organisational settings. Papers should encourage practitioners to gain new insights into their work and help them improve their effectiveness and contribution to their clients and the wider community.
Action learning is grounded in the approach pioneered by Reg Revans which holds that there can be no learning without action and no knowing without the effort to practise and implement what is claimed as knowledge. Because action learning promotes the creative integration of thinking & doing, theory & practice, academic & practitioner, contributors are asked to strive to hold these often diverse perspectives together. An important question in assessing papers will be: “Is this likely to help people in the further development of their practice in working with people, organisations and communities?”
Articles which cross the conventional boundaries of professions, organisations and communities are particularly welcome. The editors will also welcome responses from readers to all these contributions, and publish alternative views in the spirit of debate and discussion.
Action Learning : Research & Practice will address a wide audience spanning many worlds of professional practice. The editors place particular value upon writing which is clear, direct, accessible, and well-organised.
Action Learning : Research & Practice will publish three types of contribution:
- Refereed papers. Submissions should be between 3000 and 6000 words in length.
- Accounts of Practice. Submissions should be within a range of 1000 - 5000 words.
- Reviews - including review articles, surveys of fields of practice, conference reports and book reviews of recent relevant publications.
The editors will also welcome responses from readers to all these contributions, and publish alternative views in the spirit of debate and discussion.
Action Learning : Research & Practice will address a wide audience spanning many worlds of professional practice. The editors will place particular value upon writing which is clear, direct, accessible and well-organised.
Peer Review Policy:
All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two anonymous referees.
