Community Quote by Etienne Wenger
“Practice is a shared history of learning. Practice is conversational. 'Communities of Practice' are groups of people who share a concern (domain) or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better (practice) as they interact regularly (community).”
About This Quote
Source Book: Communities of Practice, 1998
He defines practice as shared, conversational learning within communities focused on a domain.
In simple terms: Learning happens through shared, ongoing conversation.
Key Takeaway
Foster collaborative learning environments.
Themes
education
collaboration
knowledge sharing
community
learning theory
Mood
analytical
educational
Type
theoretical
informative
When to use this quote
- workshops
- online forums
- team meetings
Key Concepts
social learning
organizational development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance community norms with personal growth?
- What structures support effective practice?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual learning styles.
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