Situated Learning Theory Quiz

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What is Situated Learning Theory?

A cognitive learning theory that emerged within the Constructivism Learning Theory, which states that learning occurs through relevant and engaging learning activities in social settings with others

What is a 'Community of Practice'?

Any group of people who form ---formally or informally---- to solve a situational conundrum combining their existing knowledge and their ability to acquire knowledge together.

List 3 crucial characteristics of a 'Community of Practice.'

Domain - the CoP must have a shared domain of interest

Community - the CoP must engage in joint learning task, learn from each other, and care about their standing with each other

Practice - the members of the CoP must be practitioners sharing the same repertoire of resource and tools to address a recurring problem----not nearly folks taking a special interest

Who coined the term 'community of practice'?

<p>Jean Lave, a social anthropologist, and Etienne Wenger as they studied apprenticeship as a learning model</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Legitimate Peripheral Participation?

<p>A learning process where the learner moves from working on the edge of the community of practice to becoming a central, active, fully-recognized member of the community.</p> Signup and view all the answers