Applying Wenger's communities of practice theory to placement learning

•Wenger's community of practice theory is underutilised in clinical practice learning in the UK.•It focuses on the development of professional identity and practice in occupational groups that contain both novices and experienced staff.•Wenger provides a thoughtful learning model for practice w...

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Published inNurse education today Vol. 39; pp. 161 - 162
Main Author Morley, Dawn
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Scotland Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2016
Subjects
Cooperative Behavior
Education, Nursing
Humans
Learning
Mentors
Models, Educational
Nursing
Nursing Education Research
Students, Nursing
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Summary:•Wenger's community of practice theory is underutilised in clinical practice learning in the UK.•It focuses on the development of professional identity and practice in occupational groups that contain both novices and experienced staff.•Wenger provides a thoughtful learning model for practice where learner engagement is scrutinised and alternative strategies offered.
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ISSN:0260-6917
1532-2793
DOI:10.1016/j.nedt.2016.02.007