Situated Cognition and Communities of Practice: First-Person \"Lived Experiences\" vs. Third-Person Perspectives - 2 views
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Melinda Mott on 20 Jun 14This article addresses the fact that learners have multiple identities as they cross into their various communities (work, school, home, church) but must maintain a strong sense of self within each community. This article briefly discusses the impact of situational cognition on education. They suggest that if learning is truly acquired by doing, then educational institutions must adapt and offer opportunities to hands-on, real-world experience.