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The promise of situated cognition

Arthur L. Wilson

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Abstract Learning and knowing are integrally and inherently situated in the everyday world of human activity. The promise of situated cognition lies in providing a more accurate understanding of how adults learn.

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Abstract Learning and knowing are integrally and inherently situated in the everyday world of human activity. The promise of situated cognition lies in providing a more accurate understanding of how adults learn.

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Abstract Learning and knowing are integrally and inherently situated in the everyday world of human activity. The promise of situated cognition lies in providing a more accurate understanding of how adults learn.

Key concepts: Situated, Situated cognition, Cognition, Psychology, Situated learning, Embodied cognition, Cognitive science, Sociology

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