Learning scenario canvas

Situated Learning Theory

References

Common SLT Envirnments

Legitimate Peripheral Participation

How to apply SLT in an educational technology setting

History of STL

Part 1

What is the Situated Learning Theory?

Education Technology

In the classroom

How would I use it?

Part 2

Implementation: Menu Design Project

Educational Setting: Online Class

Implementation: Group cooking and plate preperation

Educational Setting: Cooking Lab

Cooking Lab details

Student groups of 24 will come together for 15 days to master the skills of pork, lamb, & game cookery. In this lab students will:

• Be broken down into smaller groups of 4
• Expected to complete multiple dishes per chef
• Students are alloted time to work cooperativly on plated dishes

Online Class Details

25 students will participate in this online Menu Design class. Students will work in smaller groups with the help of Chef to create a themed menu of their choice.

• Menu must have a theme
• Menus must contain 3 appetizers, 5 entres, and 4 desserts
• Bonus: Drink Menu with 3 options
• Must share and interact with 2 other group projects
• Each student must bring 2 outside menus as examples

References:

• Mina Herrera, S. P. (n.d.). Situated Learning Theory - Theoretical Models for Teaching and Research. Pressbooks. Retrieved March 15, 2024, from https://opentext.wsu.edu/theoreticalmodelsforteachingandresearch/chapter/situated-learning-theory/
• Northern Illinois University Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning. (2012). Situated learning. In Instructional guide for university faculty and teaching assistants. Retrieved from https://www.niu.edu/citl/resources/guides/instructional-guide

Where can this be seen?

• Student field trips
• Educational interships
• Childrens daycare classrooms
• Music and sports practice
• Labritories classrooms

Let's break it down

Learning in this setting is unintentional, which is called legitimate peripheral participation. The learner moves from the perimeter of the community to the center as they gains expertise. They are able to engage and participate actively in the sociocultural practices of the community

How can STL be used Educational Technoloy?

• Group discussion posts
• Case Studies
• Peer Teaching
• White boards
• Jigsaw activities

How is this the SLT?

In the cooking labs, students work with their group members to complete differnt dishes. Students will learn from each other and Chef to prep all plate components, manage time, style food, and participate in a professional kitchen.

• Students will start with basic knowledge and work together with chef to aquire the expertise skill of cooking!

Who Developed this theory?

*Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger*

• Developed in the early 1990's
• Claim that students are more inclined to learn by actively participating in the learning experience

The basics

The Situated Learning theory is described as learning being developed when individuals have the opportunity to participate in a community setting

• Learning takes place through the relationships between people and connecting prior knowledge with authentic, informal, and often unintended contextual learning

Course Activities through LMS

• Discussion posts
• Peer learning presentations
• Peer Project editing
• Group Menu Design Project
• Menu matching game
• Breakout sessions