The characteristics and elements of situated learning are described, along with some approaches that use this perspective. Situated cognition proposes a radically different explanation of learning that conceives of it largely as a social phenomenon rather than a process occurring within the mind of the individual. Situated learning requires essential actors and participatory relationships beyon...

A growing number of learners join HE institutions through degree apprenticeships with a strong emphasis on both on-the-job and off-the-job training, apprentices sharing time between lecture theatres the workplace. In addition to meeting requirements, completion requires passing work-based end-point assessment (EPA). EPAs often include capstone project that is equivalent or dissertation plays cr...