A1 Base Definition of Learning Communities: WP3 - Learning Communities Roadmap
Keywords:
Learning Communities, Living Labs, Transformative Learning, Urban TransformationSynopsis
This report discusses the concepts of transformative learning and mutual learning communities leading to an operational conceptualisation and methodology. There is a clear need to move beyond conventional conceptualisations of scaling living lab experiences based on information sharing and knowledge. This report argues that there is a need to focus more on learning. How do we learn to use the results of living lab activities in new context and setting? This report introduces the concepts of Transformational Learning and Mutual Learning Communities from adult and professional learning theories as useful to explore new pathways that can assist in scaling living lab experiences. The focus on learning directs attention to how knowledge and information is processed cognitively and socially in ways in order to apply knowledge and experiences across different contexts.
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