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Building Communities of Practice in Higher Education: A Routledge Research

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Published in Project Based Learning In Second Language Acquisition: Building Communities Of Practice In Higher Education (Routledge Research In Language Education)

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Communities of practice (CoPs) are groups of people who share a common interest or goal and who interact regularly to learn from and support each other. CoPs have been shown to be effective in promoting learning, innovation, and collaboration in a variety of settings, including higher education.

Project-Based Learning in Second Language Acquisition: Building Communities of Practice in Higher Education (Routledge Research in Language Education)

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical foundations, research methodologies, and practical applications of CoPs in higher education settings. The book is divided into three parts:

* **Part 1: Theoretical Foundations** explores the theoretical foundations of CoPs, including the work of Lave and Wenger, Etienne Wenger, and Jean Lave. * **Part 2: Research Methodologies** provides an overview of the research methodologies that are used to study CoPs, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. * **Part 3: Practical Applications** explores the practical applications of CoPs in higher education settings, including the use of CoPs to promote student learning, faculty development, and organizational change.

Audience

This book is intended for a wide audience, including researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who are interested in the field of CoPs in higher education. The book is also appropriate for use as a textbook in graduate courses on CoPs or higher education.

Benefits

This book provides a number of benefits for readers, including:

* A comprehensive overview of the theoretical foundations, research methodologies, and practical applications of CoPs in higher education settings. * A critical analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the CoP approach. * A set of recommendations for the effective implementation of CoPs in higher education settings.

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About the Author

Dr. John Smith is a professor of higher education at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books on CoPs, including Communities of Practice in Higher Education: A Routledge Research.

Project-Based Learning in Second Language Acquisition: Building Communities of Practice in Higher Education (Routledge Research in Language Education)

by Nurse Academy

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