Mobilising knowledge in community−university partnerships

What does a community of practice approach contribute

Bibliographic Data

ID13041535
AuthorsAngie Hart (0000-0002-5034-5950, University of Brighton, corresponding author), Ceri Davies (University of Brighton), Kim Aumann, Etienne Wenger, Kay Aranda (0000-0003-4472-2980, University of Brighton), Becky Heaver (0000-0003-2266-1777, University of Brighton), David Wolff (University of Brighton)
Year2013
Volume8
Issue3
Pages278-291
Publication date2013-02-28
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueContemporary Social Science (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2158-2041 • E-ISSN: 2158-205X
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/21582041.2013.767470
OpenAlexW2132725112
LanguageEN
Citations received22
References cited34

Over the past decade different approaches to mobilising knowledge in Community−University Partnership (CUP) contexts have emerged in the UK. Despite this, detailed accounts of the intricate texture of these approaches, enabling others to replicate or learn from them, are lacking. This paper adds to the literature which begins to address this gap. The case considered here concentrates on one particular approach to knowledge mobilisation (KM) developed in the UK context. It provides an account of the authors' involvement in applying the concept, and practical lessons from a community of practice (CoP) approach, to developing knowledge exchange (KE) between academics, parents and practitioners. The authors' approach to KM explicitly attempts to combat power differentials between academics and community partners, and problematises knowledge power hierarchies. The paper explores the CoP concept and critically investigates key elements of relevance to developing KE in the CUP context. Specific themes addressed are those of power, participation and working across boundaries by CoP members with very different subject positions and knowledge capitals. The paper concludes that CoPs can be a useful mechanism for KM, but have many limitations depending on the specific context in which KM is being undertaken

Community of practice · Context (archaeology · General partnership · Knowledge management · Pedagogy · Political science · Power (physics · Public relations · Relevance (law · Sociology · Community Development and Social Impact · Computer Science · Innovative Education and Learning Practices · Service-Learning and Community Engagement