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Situated Learning. Presented by Elizabeth Benkosky Leo Fua Carol Shaffer. As of: 18 February 2004, 6:30 p.m. Overview. Definition & Brief History Examples Comparisons Webliography. Summary. Definition:.
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Situated Learning Presented by Elizabeth Benkosky Leo Fua Carol Shaffer As of: 18 February 2004, 6:30 p.m.
Overview Definition & Brief History Examples Comparisons Webliography
Summary • Definition: • Learning that is a function of the activity, context and culture in which it occurs. • Social interaction and collaboration play critical roles • “Communities of practice” are formed
Summary • History: • Alfred North Whitehead, 1929 • Brown, Collins and Duguid • Lave, Wenger, Vygotsky, Dewey and Greeno
Examples • Lake Middle School
Examples • Falcon Creek Middle School
Examples • “Exchange City”
Examples Falcon Elementary School
Comparison • Situated Learning vs. Behaviorism Similarities • Positively reinforced • Learned in small amounts • Generalized reinforcements
Comparison • Situated Learning vs. Behaviorism Differences • Experiential/experimental basis • Socialization/collaboration • Problem-solving/critical thinking
Comparison • Situated Learning vs. Activity Structures • Both are “fluid” to meet the needs of participants • Both employ the use of real-life situations • Activity structures are focused more on tele-collaborative projects
Webliography • http://at.tccs.tufts.edu/pdf/newsletter_feb_2003.pdf • http://www.my-ecoach.com/idtimeline/behaviorism.html • http://www.exchangecityusa.com/Home/default.htm