Constructivist perspective . Learning in social systems: Communities of practice
12 important questions on Constructivist perspective . Learning in social systems: Communities of practice
Hislop speaks of work-related activity
-consensus
What are characteristics of a system?(5)
-Complex relationships
-Self-organising
-Dynamic boundaries
-Ongoing negotiation of identity and cultural meaning
What are the differences between a COP and formal work groups?(6)
-Evolving, shaped by common values. Internally negotiated
-Collective practice/ knowledge
-Voluntary membership
-Consensually negotiated government structure; non hierarchical
-Self managing, informal, interpersonal relations
-Indefinite, internally negotiated timeframe
- Higher grades + faster learning
- Never study anything twice
- 100% sure, 100% understanding
For my 1st exam I got a C. Then, I started looking for ways to learn better and I came across Study Smart. Since then I have scored a A+, A, A- and another A. I highly recommend it to everyone who wants to hear it. I am so happy with it!!
I was struggling to finish all my first-year subjects for 3 years. Then I discovered Study Smart, which helped me to finish all of them within 3 months.
Because of StudySmart, things are going well in many ways. Before, I always had study stress and no time for anything. Now I feel calm and confident (because of the program). I used to score a B, now I usually score an A or A+.
Hey Chris, I really want to thank you very much for developing the platform, I usually got around C for my exams, now I scored an A+, an A and a A- !!
Since using Study Smart, my average has increased significantly. I even completed a statistics course with a A+ while I'm bad at statistics. I took on extra courses this year, because of Study Smart. Thanks so much!
Ever since I started studying with StudySmart I passed all my exams !!! No more re-sits!! At first, I was happy with a pass and now I only get good grades. Many thanks!
I aced all the courses I studied with Study Smart. For law, I first scored a D, and now an A! I’m 100% sure that I’ll pass all the courses I study with Study Smart.
I always thought I studied well. My grades were fine. I could never have imagined that applying these study skills would have such a huge and direct impact on my grades, my speed and the pleasure I have in learning.
For the first time, I finally feel totally confident about the way I learn. I have the perfect overview and make great progress in terms of speed and the grades I get. Thanks, Chris!
I immediately started to enjoy learning again, and my grades soared. All of a sudden, everything went better. I highly recommend Study Smart to all students..
Being able to create my materials online made the process of studying so much smoother and quicker. I no longer have to spend a huge amount of my time on creating my summaries.
At first, my notes were a mess. Now I use Study Smart to take my notes in a perfectly structured way. It helps me to save a lot of time and do other things I enjoy.
Students that study with Study Smart get better grades. The system applies all the learning methods in such a way that both well-performing students and students who struggle perform much better.
Hi Chris, I would like to thank you very much. Last year I scored C on a course, and this year I got an A+ thanks to your method! Thank you very much!
The largest effect is that my child is more enthusiastic about school! Every parent wants their children to be happy at school, Study Smart made it happen.
In high school, I failed several exams, and that has really changed now. I actually needed this tool very much back then. Since I started studying with StudySmart, I haven't had any D's. My average score is now an A and those are results I would have never had in the past
With my old method, I passed only 3 out of 8 courses. Since I started taking my notes digitally in Study Smart, I have passed all my courses on the first try. For me, StudySmart takes away the stress of wondering if I will pass or not.
Thanks to StudySmart, I passed all my exams, and with better grades than before! On top of that, I have mastered a very good study method now, which I am confident will help me earn my degree.
Three characteristics of a COP
2. Practice
3. Community
What are the knowledge processes in COPS? (3)
Shared identity + overlapping values --> Creates social conditions
Understanding of values + social conditions--> Effective knowledge processes: sharing, creation, application/utilization
Cops as learning systems (6)
-Social history of learning turning into a 'regime of competence'
-Learning as production of identity
-Learning is the process of realignment between socially defined competence and personal experience
-Creating an experience of knowledge ability; feel accountable for what I know
-Complex relationship between social and personal--> learning is a social becoming
Cops in social learning systems (6)
-Modes of identification: engagement, imagination, alignment.
-Identity in a landscape of practice;
1 Identity is a trajectory (based on experiences and expectations
2 Identity is a nexus of multi-membership (might belong to multiple cops)
3 Identity is multi scale (university, country etc.)
-Knowledge ability as accountability.
What are difficulties with Cops?
-hard to control (from the top down)
What are the advices given in the lecture to manage COPS? (4)
-Be the facilitative manager
-Develop natural knowledge communities without formalizing them
-Treat it like a garden; tend and nurture it, do not command and control it
What are Wenger's 7 principles?
-Open a dialogue between inside and outside perspectives
-Invite different levels of participation
-Develop both public and private community spaces
-Focus on value
-Combine familiarity with excitement
-Create a rhythm for the community
What are critical perspectives on COP? (3)
-Economies of meaning
-Power and identity
Too much based on history?
-Cops and networks, what is the difference?
A co-opted concept?
What are the limits of COPS? (According to roberts) (5)
-how about individualization of society?
-self managed? How about goals?
-how about small and medium sized enteprices?
-how to organise in organisations the hiring and recruitment for COPS?
The question on the page originate from the summary of the following study material:
- A unique study and practice tool
- Never study anything twice again
- Get the grades you hope for
- 100% sure, 100% understanding
