Hi Bev and Solveig,
it starts with the determination of objectives. In the traditional way: The trainer presents the learning objectives according to the established program. The professional logic of the subject gives the necessary order of learning. The trainer answer questions. Teaching is dominant, learning is limited, trying to transmit ideas. There will be no CoP.

Changing from the traditional passive learning (which is very limited) to the future active role of learning

The topics are presented and the learning objectives are developed, negotiated, and agreed upon together with the trainees. Learning will be focusing the teacher will integrate into the learning community.

Even more, if he or she continues to facilitate active Learning: Trainees design the tasks and their sequences for a “step-by-step” appropriation of knowledge, skills, and problem-solving.

instead of: The trainer presents, based on his/her knowledge of the subject, the approach of the tasks, and the order of elaboration. (again teaching activity does not create a learning community)

Not sure what information you need. The domain refers to the area of focus that brings members together. This includes the difference they are trying to make, the kinds of challenges and questions they have, theories that underly their practice, and the recognized importance of this practice in the world.

I’m a graduate student in Ohio and my MATESOL thesis includes CoP. My advisor was looking for a clearer definition of Domain for my Lit review. What it is, who is in it etc. My using CoP is from the sociolinguistics world, looking to identify how certain groups live and die by a certain person’s tweets.

Any chance of receiving a little more clarity for those of us this is new to? Please and Thank you!

I agree with these comments that Peer review / observation should be constructive & confidential