The learning community: learning together and learning from one another

2005 ◽  
pp. 149-178
Keyword(s):  
Learning Community ◽  
Community Learning ◽  
Learning Together

scholarly journals Creating community, learning together: Designing and delivering a program for staff professional development

2021 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Amanda Scull
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Staff Development ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Dartmouth College ◽  
Community Learning ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
Learning Together

Library staff development was a popular topic in the literature of the early 2000s, particularly as the professional duties of library staff shifted into the digital realm, but it seems to have been superseded in its popularity by other topics more recently (the most recent ALA data available on staff development funding is from 2001). My anecdotal experience and observation include many libraries in which professional development for librarians has been supported, funded, and encouraged, but where opportunities for nonlibrarian staff have been fewer and rarely required or expected. The subject of this article is a staff development program that was developed at the Dartmouth College Biomedical Libraries to encourage professional development for all staff and to respond to a period of intense change by bringing staff together within a supportive learning community.

Developing the Character of Learning Community: Islamic Education in Nusantara Perspective

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fariha Azalea
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Scientific Publication ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Publication Planning ◽  
Community Learning ◽  
Classroom Action Research

This research aims to promote the development of the character of learning community at Madrasah Tsanawiyah of Bantul Regency Yogyakarta, and two problems posed to be addressed: why the character of community learning pattern does not realize as it has been expected, and how does the development of the character of learning community at MTs of Bantul look like? The research uses the Research and Development model that is consisted of four stages: exploration, development, tests, and dissemination. The data were collected by means of observatiosn, interviews, questionaire, and review of documentation. The results show: (1) the character of learning community at the MTs in Bantul Regency has not been fully established because the teachers were not active in preparing their lesson study, and they did not benefit from it. Also, they were too busy in fulfilling their obligations as teachers; (2) the development of the character of learning community at MTs in Bantul could be implemented through Classroom Action Research-based lesson study plans which are consisted of five stages: consolidation of lesson study concepts, explanation of Classroom Action Research as a form of scientific publication, planning, implementation of action, and reflection.

scholarly journals PEMBELAJARAN IPS PADA KELOMPOK BELAJAR (KEJAR) PAKET B DI PUSAT KEGIATAN BELAJAR MASYARAKAT (PKBM) BARITO KOTA BANJARMASIN

Jurnal Socius ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roghyati Roghyati
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Reduction Process ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Community Learning ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Role Learning

Nonformal education in Paket A, B, and C is one of the civil right for the citizens to be easily accessible and this is held by PKBM. The research has to objective to know the characteristics of learning community and tutor, the role of PKBM Barito in providing facility and equipment for learning, social learning process of Kejar Paket B celebrated by PKBM Barito. The research uses the qualitative method. The source of data is chosen purposively, and the data collection uses observation, interview, and documentation. The research instruments are interview guide, observation sheet, and documentation. Data analysis by data reduction process, data display, and verification. The research finding say that (1) the characteristics of learning community are in variation whether in age, marital status, profession, education background, motivation, skill, the interestedness to subject, expectation after graduation, and problem in their lives. Whereas characteristics of tutor could be seen from the education level, professional competence, and pedagogic competence; (2) the role of PKBM does not work maximally whether in recruiting community learning, providing facility and equipment for learning celebration, and learning evaluation; however PKBM has the role in recruiting tutor and celebration fund; (3) the learning process of social science for Paket B has fulfilled minimal standar involving preparation, implementation, and evaluation but does not work maximally in learning for the mature learners.Key words: social science learning, Kejar Paket, PKBM role, learning community, tutor.

STEM Learning Communities

2013 ◽  
pp. 57-74
Author(s):  
Bernadette Kelley ◽  
Lisa McClelland
Keyword(s):  
Student Achievement ◽  
Learning Communities ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Academic Progress ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Retention Rates ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Community Learning ◽  
And Mathematics

This chapter presents a case study involving the fictional Coastal University’s move to the next level of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) student achievement by applying a holistic approach to educating the STEM student using a learning community. Learning communities are designed to improve retention rates, increase student learning and achievement, increase faculty engagement, and lessen the feelings of isolation some students feel on large campuses. This case discusses the various components that were utilized to enhance the learning community including cluster courses, seminars, branch activities, academic progress assessments, and meetings. The challenges with the implementation of the learning community and the engagement in interdisciplinary activities will be discussed as will recommendations for the future.

scholarly journals Creating a Social Learning Environment for and by Older Adults in the Use and Adoption of Smartphone Technology to Age in Place

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjolein den Haan ◽  
Rens Brankaert ◽  
Gail Kenning ◽  
Yuan Lu
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Peer To Peer ◽  
Community Learning ◽  
Age In Place ◽  
Smartphone Technology ◽  
Peer Community

Smartphone technologies can support older adults in their daily lives as they age in place at home. However, they may struggle to use these technologies which impacts acceptance, adoption, and sustainable use. Peer to peer community learning has the potential to support older adults to learn using (smartphone) technologies. This paper studies such a learning community approach and how it can support older adults to learn using and adopt the smartphone application GoLivePhone. This technology assists older adults in their daily living by supporting them through fall detection and activity tracking. In particular, the interface of this application can evolve and adapt as older adults become more knowledgeable during the use process or as their abilities change. This paper shows a field study with seven older adults learning and using the GoLivePhone technology through a living lab approach. These older adults participated in this research in a technology learning community that was set-up for research purposes. For this we used ordinary Samsung A3 smartphones with the simplified GoLivePhone software, particularly designed for older adults. At the end of the learning class we conducted an additional focus group to both explore factors facilitating older adults to learn using this technology and to identify their main personal drivers and motivators to start and adopt this technology. We collected qualitative data via open questions and audio recording during the focus group. This collected data was subject to a thematic analysis, coding was primarily performed by the first author, and reviewed by the other authors. We provide insights into how peer to peer community learning can contribute, and found both super-users and recall tools to be helpful to support sustainable use of smartphone technology to support older adults to age in place.

scholarly journals “When I was little, I loved to play”. Describing play experiences using a community-based lens

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Community ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Learning ◽  
Community Project ◽  
Multiple Dimensions ◽  
Diverse Communities ◽  
Income Neighborhood

Focused on community play memories, the goals of this project were to (1) uncover the variety and degree of playful learning memories; (2) ascertain whether community members would spontaneously share memories of play, and (3) appraise whether memories differed between low-income and mixed-income communities. Results indicated that although community members freely shared play memories, the responses differed between the two communities. Those from the lower-income neighborhood were more likely to share experiences of playful learning; these embraced multiple dimensions of development (e.g. cognitive, social, physical); describing a rarely acknowledged strength of lower-income communities. It is concluded that a community project can elicit fond memories of playful learning and the wider range of play experiences. This portrait of a playful learning community can be achieved through a fun and rich neighborhood experience. This study has implications for community engagement and supporting play as a vehicle for community learning across diverse communities.

scholarly journals Karmic assessment: evidence from business students

2004 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-45
Author(s):  
Edwina Pio ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Mental Models ◽  
Global Citizenship ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Bottom Of The Pyramid ◽  
Community Learning ◽  
Assessment Tasks ◽  
The Usa

This paper reports the results of assessment as an embedded learning opportunity through evidence from a course on Management and Spirituality for business students offered in 2002 and 2003 in the USA and Europe. It discusses how assessment can be strategically used to nudge students’ minds through learning experiences that expand current mental models of being. The construct of Karma with its emphasis on the need to sow carefully to reap a rich harvest for humanity is the context within which the assessment is designed. The paper develops three interrelated themes: the first is the theoretical background on assessment and the need to integrate it with global citizenship and bottom of the pyramid awareness; the second theme sketches the three assessment tasks; while the final theme suggests a model for assessment which amalgamates the learning community, learning environment and individual introspection to achieve karmic assessment.

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