The promise of situated cognition
New Directions for Adult and Continuing EducationPublished 1 March 1993
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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