Learning Community

In class we discussed about Learning Community. We think

Learning Community

Must haves:

• Common or shared goals/purpose
• Member contribution/sharing
• Identity
• Trust/feelings of safety and comfort
• A space in which to form the community
• Guidance
• Challenging, interesting, stimulating dialog
• Sense of belonging
• Ownership in the process
• Investment in the process (i.e., time, energy, and commitment)
• Interactive communication (must travel both ways)

Maybes:

• Shared history
• Group work with common outcomes
• Autonomy and choice
• Conflict