Situated Learning

Etym. situate (v.) early 15c., “to place in a particular state or condition,” from Medieval Latin situatus, past participle of situare “to place, locate,” from Latin situs “a place, position” (see site). Related: Situated; situating, situation (n.).

Etym. learning (n.) Old English leornung “learning, study,” from leornian (see learn). Learning curve attested by 1907.

Definition

A theory that posits that learning occurs within authentic activity, context, and culture. Social interaction and collaboration are considered essential components (Lave and Wenger, 2008). This is opposed to a classroom learning activity that is abstract and out of context.

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