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What is Contextual Learning? Contextual learning projects engage students in academic work applied to a context related to their lives, communities, workplaces or the wider world. Projects may range in length from a single class period to a semester-long exploration. Projects may take place in after-school or summer programs or in work-based learning programs as well as in a regular classroom. Why Standards-Based? Projects highlighted in this website are standards-based, focusing on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks as well as 21st Century Skills and Work-Based Learning Skills. Contextual Learning provides an opportunity for students to build academic skills and begin to apply these skills in the workplace, community and world outside the classroom. According to the New Commission on the American Workforce, "Strong skills in English, mathematics, technology, and science...." About the Project... The intent of this website is to provide an opportunity and a space for school districts, community organizations, non-profit educational groups, and other youth serving agencies to share projects and lessons to support contextual teaching and learning for both teachers and learners.... |
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In order to submit or comment on projects: Purpose The intent of this web resource is to provide a place for the sharing of curriculum and instruction techniques in a virtual professional learning community. It seeks innovative, contextual based solutions to gaps in student learning. Reference in this web site to any specific products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. |