Definition and Purpose of Apprenticeship Learning
– Apprenticeship learning involves the learner within an actual, physical context of practice.
– Apprentices work side by side with an expert to learn a specific task.
– Apprenticeships include the development of learning contexts that model proficiency, provide coaching and scaffolding, and independent practice.
– Apprenticeship is a teaching method used to teach students problem-solving, task understanding, specific tasks, and dealing with difficult situations.
– Apprenticeship learning can be a useful supplement for adult educators with other types of instruction.
Educational Theory of Apprenticeship
– The apprenticeship perspective involves the combination of formal and informal training for the development of schema.
– The apprentice perspective involves the education of both the student and the teacher, leading to the integration of fresh information and ideas within a common body of knowledge.
– Apprenticeship learning allows learners to develop their schema through both formal and informal training.
– Apprenticeship learning involves the student becoming accepted as a peer and applying their individual talents within the group practices.
Factors of Success in Apprenticeship
– Successful development through apprenticeship involves three key factors: activity, sociality, and authenticity.
– Activity refers to the level of physical and mental stimulation within the learning environment.
– Sociality involves constant interaction with teachers and beneficiaries of the work, integrating the student into the field.
– Authenticity is essential in apprenticeship, establishing a mental connection between the student’s work and the comprehension of the greater public.
– Apprenticeship prepares students for real-world situations by allowing them to actively participate, interact socially, and understand the authentic context of their work.
Phases of Apprenticeship Learning
– Phase I: Modeling – The observer frames the larger experience and observes the complete act without examining the smaller parts in depth.
– Phase II: Approximating – The observer begins to mimic the actions of the expert in private or non-critical scenarios.
– Phase III: Coaching – The observer receives guidance and feedback from the expert to improve their performance.
– Phase IV: Scaffolding – The observer gradually takes on more responsibility and independence in performing the task.
– Phase V: Reflection – The observer reflects on their learning and experiences, identifying areas for improvement.
Benefits of Apprenticeship Learning
– Practical application of skills.
– Social learning in lifelike scenarios.
– Performance at an industry-accepted level.
– Improved awareness and organization of thought processes.
– Emphasis on previously overlooked aspects. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_theory_of_apprenticeship
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The apprentice perspective is an educational theory of apprenticeship concerning the process of learning through physical integration into the practices associated with the subject, such as workplace training. By developing similar performance to other practitioners, an apprentice will come to understand the tacit (informally taught) duties of the position. In the process of creating this awareness, the learner also affect their environment; as they are accepted by master practitioners, their specific talents and contributions within the field are taken into account and integrated into the overall practice.
The Apprenticeship Perspective can be used to teach procedures to students. For example, tying a shoe, building a fire, and taking blood can all use the Apprenticeship Perspective to teach students these skills. However, it can be used to develop master practitioners in fields that involve increased complexity, numerous webs of interaction, or shifting environments demanding constant attention. Driver education, flight training and sports training all use the Apprenticeship Perspective for learners to learn a specific skill.
