Situated Learning

Situated learning is a concept that suggests people learn best when they are engaged in real-life contexts and activities relevant to the skill or knowledge they want to acquire. Instead of studying abstract information, learners participate in authentic situations, like apprenticeships or workplace tasks, which helps them understand and retain what they’ve learned more effectively. This approach emphasizes that learning is social and occurs through participation in communities or environments where the knowledge is naturally used, making it more meaningful and applicable to real-world situations.