Without new instructional

experiences and ideas, we tend

to teach the way we have been
taught.

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For veteran teachers, spending
more time in planning may help
in revitalizing instruction and
building new ideas.

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If you want to stay vital in the
classroom, your learning must
not end.

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Learners learn more effectively when they :
search for meaning in their own learning process
use various types of real-life resources to gather
information
integrate new knowledge/skills into already
existing knowledge
combine content and context
learn to problem solve common situations in a
new way

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Characteristics of Contextualized Learning
CL is application oriented.
CL is learner centered.
CL is time flexible.
CL goals and purpose are explicit from the
beginning of instruction.

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Five Principles of a contextualized lesson

 Purpose directs the lesson.

 Real life problems take precedence
over subject-matter isolation.
 Learners gain understanding
through problem solving.
 Academic and life concerns are
integrated into an applied learning
process.
 Competence is the constant.

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Benefits of Contextualized Learning
to the Instructor

Knowledge retention increases.

Student motivation increases.

Tutor guides the learning process.

cont’d …

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Benefits of Contextualized Learning
to the Instructor

Learning is a team effort between the

tutor and learner, encouraging student
persistence.

Learning is the learner’s responsibility.

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Benefits of Contextualized Learning
to the Learner

The purpose of the learning is explicit.

Why & how are discussed.

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Benefits of Contextualized Learning
to the Learner

Learners share previous knowledge.

Learner is actively learning.

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Benefits of Contextualized Learning
to the Learner

Learners discuss how they apply

information to their roles as an
individual, a worker and a community
member.
Learning impacts real life.

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Benefits of Contextualized Learning
to the Learner

Learners solve problems.

Learner uses skills that can be used outside lesson.

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Benefits of Contextualized Learning
to the Learner

Learners control their learning process

by their rate of participation.
Learner is responsible for learning.

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Benefits of Contextualized Learning
to the Learner

Transference of knowledge is explicit

and immediately recognizable.
Learner maximizes use of knowledge.

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Pupils value teachers who provide

Lessons that are well prepared and

are seen to be well prepared.

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Pupils value teachers who provide

Lessons that have a clear focus, and a

content that finds some way of engaging
with pupils’ everyday experiences

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Pupils value teachers who provide

Signals to pupils that the teacher enjoys

teaching the subject and enjoys teaching
them.

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