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What is social learning?

This module is a part of a larger collection of bite-sized learning on facilitating social learning spaces.

This collection of learning bites was created by Danida Fellowship Centre together with Beverly and Etienne Wenger-Trayner and produced by Grape and Brand By Hand. Photos used in the collection were taken by @Crawfurd Media, @E Pictures Media Ltd, @Daniel Samwel and Danida Fellowship Centre, supplemented with Stock Photos.

“A lot of the learning we do in life is not by transmission of certainty from one person to another, but by engaging with each other to address something that nobody knows.”
Etienne Wenger-Trayner

Reflection exercise: Learning on the go

You’ve just heard Beverly and Etienne talk about how social learning differs from traditional learning.

Think about a time when you had a meaningful conversation.

  • Who were you with?
  • What insights did you gain?
  • How did it change what you do?

Work document

Use the work document here to write down your thoughts if you’d like.

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