Communities of Practice

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Communities of Practice frames learning as participation in shared practice, where newcomers and established members negotiate competence, meaning, and identity.

1. Origins & Intellectual History

Lave and Wenger's cited book is the L1 source record for situated learning and legitimate peripheral participation; this page distinguishes that formulation from any generic work group.

2. Core Concepts

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3. Theoretical Genealogy

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4. Suitable Research Topics

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5. When NOT to Use This Theory

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6. Common Misapplications

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7. Translating to Analysis Dimensions

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8. Data Collection Guidance

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9. Suggested Chapter Structure

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10. Writing the Theoretical Fit Section

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