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What is Learning Communities

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Handbook of Research on Nurturing Industrial Economy for Africa’s Development
These are communities that have four common themes, namely: The place where learning takes place, the content learned, production of knowledge, and the structure of learning societies.
Published in Chapter:
Lifelong Learning and Quality Education for Sustainable Development in Africa
Fredrick Muyia Nafukho (Texas A&M University, USA) and Machuma H. Muyia (Texas A&M University, USA)
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6471-4.ch002
Abstract
The future for all people in Africa lies in the provision of quality education, promotion and sustaining of lifelong learning. This chapter critically examines quality education, lifelong learning, and a learning society for Africa's sustainable development. Issues pertaining to quality education and lifelong learning are ever evolving and may not be completely addressed at any one time, hence the need for win-win solutions from within and without Africa. The chapter provides evidence-based guidance on how to implement rigorous approaches to quality education as an effective lifelong learning strategy to advance Education 2030 agenda and the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG4).
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The Utilization of Digital Educational Content in the Teaching of Sciences in Elementary School as Impactful Learning Experiences
Learning environments where participants collaborate equally and share ideas, experiences, practices, and concerns with the ultimate goal of learning.
Published in Chapter: The Utilization of Digital Educational Content in the Teaching of Sciences in Elementary School as Impactful Learning Experiences; From: Impactful Classroom Experiences in Elementary Schools: Practices and Policies
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Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Settings: Focus on Team Effectiveness
“Professional educators working collectively and purposefully to create and sustain a culture of learning for all students and adults” ( Hipp & Huffman, 2010 , p. 12).
Published in Chapter: Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Settings: Focus on Team Effectiveness; From: Enriching Collaboration and Communication in Online Learning Communities
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Transforming Teachers Through Professional Development Distance Learning Programs
refer to learning environments where participants collaborate equally and share ideas, experiences, practices, and concerns with the ultimate goal of learning.
Published in Chapter: Transforming Teachers Through Professional Development Distance Learning Programs; From: Implementing Transformative Education With Participatory Action Research
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Strong Networks Grow Distance Learning
Groups of colleagues that come together and commit to work collab0ratively. The Ohio Learning Network was funded communities since 2002. For details see http://wiki.lci.oln.org/page/LC+Defined
Published in Chapter: Strong Networks Grow Distance Learning; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
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Constructivist Instructional Design: A Blueprint for Online Course Design
The process where a group of people (community) with similar interests (learning interests) is active and engaged around learning materials collaborative learning, discussion, and share other aspects than the ones related to education Palloff & Pratt, (1999 2005)
Published in Chapter: Constructivist Instructional Design: A Blueprint for Online Course Design; From: Handbook of Research on Human Performance and Instructional Technology
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Connecting the Dots: Helping First-Year Students Bridge the Gap Between High School and College
Groups of students with similar academic or social interests who take courses and participate in social activities together.
Published in Chapter: Connecting the Dots: Helping First-Year Students Bridge the Gap Between High School and College; From: Experiences and Research on Enhanced Professional Development Through Faculty Learning Communities
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Reengaging Texts, French, and Cultural Narratives: A Teaching Model for Crosscultural Communication in the Experiential Humanities
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Implementing Learning Communities in a Medical School: How We Built, Executed, and Embraced a New Model for Medical Education
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Models of Academic Support and Advising
Intentionally designed groups that are actively engaged in learning with and from each other.
Published in Chapter: Models of Academic Support and Advising; From: Handbook of Research on the Efficacy of Training Programs and Systems in Medical Education
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Course Assessment in a Teacher's Learning Community
A learning community is a group of people who share common values and beliefs and are actively engaged in learning together, mostly from each other.
Published in Chapter: Course Assessment in a Teacher's Learning Community; From: Handbook of Research on New Media Literacy at the K-12 Level: Issues and Challenges
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Communities of Practice in Organizational Learning Strategies
Contexts in which the students learn thanks to their participation and involvement, in collaboration with other students, the teacher and other adults, in genuine processes of research and collective construction of knowledge on personal and socially relevant questions.
Published in Chapter: Communities of Practice in Organizational Learning Strategies; From: Handbook of Research on Effective Communication, Leadership, and Conflict Resolution
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Sociological Insights in Structuring Australian Distance Education
A social group sharing common experiences, cognitive boundaries, sense of belonging and geographical space (virtual or physical) who come together to learn.
Published in Chapter: Sociological Insights in Structuring Australian Distance Education; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Collaborative Learning Strategies in Organizations
Contexts in which the students learn thanks to their participation and involvement, in collaboration with other students, the teacher and other adults, in genuine processes of research and collective construction of knowledge on personal and socially relevant questions.
Published in Chapter: Collaborative Learning Strategies in Organizations; From: Handbook of Research on Strategic Communication, Leadership, and Conflict Management in Modern Organizations
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Working Collaboratively on the Digital Global Frontier
“Communities are collections of individuals who are bound together by shared ideologies and will, so a learning community emerges when people are drawn together to learn. Although learning communities emphasize outcomes in education, their power resides in their ability to take advantage of, and in some cases, invest a process for learning” (Kowch & Schwier, 1997, p. 1).
Published in Chapter: Working Collaboratively on the Digital Global Frontier; From: Handbook of Research on Electronic Collaboration and Organizational Synergy
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Conceptual Foundations of Communities of Practice as Organizational Structures
Contexts in which the students learn thanks to their participation and involvement, in collaboration with other students, the teacher and other adults, in genuine processes of research and collective construction of knowledge on personal and socially relevant questions.
Published in Chapter: Conceptual Foundations of Communities of Practice as Organizational Structures; From: Handbook of Research on Communities of Practice for Organizational Management and Networking: Methodologies for Competitive Advantage
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Going Viral: Using Social Media to Build Relationships in Online Courses
Learning communities is a type of collaboration where groups of students or other like-minded professionals share a common goal or vision.
Published in Chapter: Going Viral: Using Social Media to Build Relationships in Online Courses; From: Balance and Boundaries in Creating Meaningful Relationships in Online Higher Education
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Engaging the Adult Learner Through Graduate Learning Communities
A learning community is a group of individuals that share common values and beliefs and who are actively engaged in learning together from each other.
Published in Chapter: Engaging the Adult Learner Through Graduate Learning Communities; From: Encyclopedia of E-Leadership, Counseling and Training
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Using Virtual Professional Learning Communities to Foster Sustainable Learning and Close the Awarding Gap in Higher Education Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
They connect people, organizations, and systems that are eager to learn and work across boundaries in pursuit of a shared goal.
Published in Chapter: Using Virtual Professional Learning Communities to Foster Sustainable Learning and Close the Awarding Gap in Higher Education Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic; From: Handbook of Research on Implications of Sustainable Development in Higher Education
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