Lernumfelder

Lernumfelder is a concept in educational science that refers to the diverse contexts in which learning occurs. The term emphasizes that learning is not confined to a single setting but emerges from the interaction of learners with physical spaces, digital tools, social interactions, and cultural norms. Understanding Lernumfelder helps educators design experiences that support knowledge construction, skill development, and lifelong learning.

A Lernumfeld comprises physical, digital, social, organizational, and cultural dimensions that shape learning. The physical space includes classrooms and labs; the digital space covers platforms and online resources; the social dimension involves peers and teachers; the organizational dimension concerns schedules and assessment; the cultural dimension includes language and values.

Designing Lernumfelder requires alignment with objectives, accessibility, and differentiation. Practically, educators provide clear goals, appropriate scaffolding, timely feedback, and equitable access to resources, while enabling collaboration and reflection. In digital contexts, platform choice and privacy considerations are also important.

Research on Lernumfelder studies effects on engagement, understanding, and transfer, while addressing challenges such as the digital divide and inclusivity. Critics warn that focusing too much on environment may overlook learner agency and instructional quality.

See also: learning environment, pedagogy, instructional design.