Social Learning
Communities of Practice (Wenger)
Learning through legitimate peripheral participation in a community
4 phasesSocial Learning
When to Use This Framework
When learning happens best through collaboration and community
Your team learns best from each other and you want to leverage peer knowledge and social dynamics for better outcomes.
The 4 Steps
Follow this sequence to apply Communities of Practice (Wenger)
1
Peripheral Participation
2
Active Engagement
3
Full Participation
4
Identity Formation
What You'll Achieve
Multiplies learning by tapping into the group's collective experience.
Session creates a micro-community where participants move from observers to active contributors.
Practical Tips
How to get the most out of this framework
- 1Create opportunities for peer teaching
- 2Use small groups for deeper discussion
- 3Celebrate shared discoveries
- 4Build learning communities that last beyond sessions
Related Frameworks
Other Social Learning frameworks you might find useful
Social Learning Theory (Bandura)Learning through observation, modeling, and vicarious reinforcement
Conversation TheoryA cybernetic framework that views learning as a social, iterative process where knowledge is made explicit through dialogue. It posits that true understanding occurs when participants can successfully 'teach back' concepts to one another within a structured environment.
Expansive Learning TheoryA transformative learning framework focused on collective activity systems where learners co-create new knowledge and practices to resolve systemic contradictions. Unlike traditional learning which transmits existing knowledge, this model facilitates 'learning what is not yet there' to drive institutional and societal change.