work shadowing
Following professionals around
Work shadowing is observing someone perform their job to learn what the role involves.
A student might shadow a doctor for a day, or a new employee might shadow a colleague before taking on responsibilities independently.
The practice gives firsthand exposure without requiring the observer to perform tasks: I did some work shadowing at a law firm before deciding to apply to law school.
Attentive watching or remark
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- apprenticeshipLearning trade through employment
- internshipSupervised professional trial period
- traineeOne being instructed
understudy · practicum · on-the-job training · exposure · experience · professional development · career exploration · skill acquisition
Undetected observer status
- watchingActively looking at something
- followingComing after another
- accompanyingGoing along with another
- observingPerceiving attentively
note-taking · informational · short-term · structured · informal · scheduled · one-on-one · side-by-side
observation
Attentive watching or remark
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- apprenticeshipLearning trade through employment
- internshipSupervised professional trial period
trainee · understudy · practicum · on-the-job training · exposure · experience · professional development · career exploration · skill acquisition · hands-on learning
fly-on-the-wall
Undetected observer status
- watchingActively looking at something
- followingComing after another
- accompanyingGoing along with another
observing · note-taking · informational · short-term · structured · informal · scheduled · one-on-one · side-by-side · daily routine
work shadowinghands-on training
Instruction through direct experience
hands-on experience · practical training · active learning · learning by doing · on-the-job training
work shadowingclassroom instruction
Teaching in school setting
workshop · seminar · certification course · vocational training · simulation training
work shadowinglearning by doing
Acquiring skills through practice
trial and error · self-directed learning · sink or swim · classroom instruction · formal education
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