Mastery in a quasi-community is dynamically and relatively distributed rather than structured as stable core-periphery hierarchy¶
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q2 i? In formal adult classrooms forming quasi-communities, hierarchy is dynamic and task-oriented, with any member exhibiting mastery by contributing expertise to the task at hand. → Emad 2016
Evidence¶
Emad 2016¶
Emad, G. R., & Roth, W.-M. (2016). Quasi-Communities: Rethinking Learning in Formal Adult and Vocational Education. Instructional Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11251-016-9386-9
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Ethnographic analysis of video recordings, interviews, and field notes in a Canadian maritime vocational institute course shows the authors observed that "The hierarchy in the quasi-community is not structured but is dynamic and distributed across the community members." For example, James, a tugboat worker, became the center of attention and took the role of instructor during an anchoring discussion.
"The hierarchy in the quasi-community is not structured but is dynamic and distributed across the community members."
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Related Claims¶
- A cluster of highly active learners driving the learning communities included equally many low-hierarchy as high-hierarchy members — related
- Storytelling from work experience serves as a key vehicle of knowledge production and communication in adult classroom quasi-communities — related
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Mastery in a quasi-community is dynamically and relatively distributed rather than structured as stable core-periphery hierarchy |
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Mastery in a quasi-community is dynamically and relatively distributed rather than structured as stable core-periphery hierarchy |
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2021 |
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