Applied Practice in Context Activities

Activity One:
After reading the Class Notes, create a post where you first define your ‘Community of practice’ with reference to Wenger (2000)’s definition and then provide a critical discussion in relation to any two of the following questions:

• What is the purpose and function of your practice? In what ways do you contribute to the community of your practice?
• What are the core values that underpin your profession? Evaluate your practice with regard to these values.
• What is your specialist area of practice? How does your specialist area of practice relate to the broader professional context?
• What are key theories that underpin your practice? Evaluate your practice with regard to these theories.

Activity 2: Your professional community

After reading the Class Notes, create a blog post where you provide a critical discussion of your professional community of practice in relation to any two of the following questions:

• What is the organisational culture (collective values/principles) that underpins your practice? How would you contribute to fostering a positive professional environment in your community of practice?
• What are the current issues in your community of practice? How would your community of practice address them?
• What are the challenges that you face in your community of practice? How would your community of practice address them?
• What changes are occurring in the context of your profession? How would your community of practices address them?