Oddly Influenced
Legitimate peripheral participation: the book and the idea
Jan 2, 2023
Jean Lave discusses 'Situated Learning' and 'Legitimate Peripheral Participation.' They explore apprenticeships, storytelling in AA meetings, training methods in professions, and effective learning for newcomers in communities.
22:58
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Legitimate peripheral participation allows apprentices to progress from basic to complex tasks within a community of practice.
- Different apprenticeship experiences like West African tailors and US meat cutters highlight varying learning environments and skill developments.
Deep dives
Legitimate Peripheral Participation and Apprenticeship Process
Legitimate peripheral participation outlines the process of an apprentice gradually becoming a master by starting with less significant tasks within a community of practice. Apprentices, like the Vi and Gola tailors of West Africa, begin with basic duties, progressing to more complex skills in a structured manner. The apprentices' learning curve involves observing masters, engaging in real work that is essential to the community, and learning incrementally to understand the complete workflow.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
