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Definitions of Situated Learning on the Web (from Google, define: situated learning):

theory formulated by Lave and Wenger which considers social interaction to be central for learning, and where the physical and social environment plays a vital role in the learning process. For an introduction, with further links, see for example Chen or Brown.
clp.cqu.edu.au

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It's learning on the job but learning as a "legitimate peripheral participant." This means more than just being a laborer doing a task; it means truly learning or legitimately participating and changing your status from one of novice to an old-timer.