CONTEXTUALIZATION

LOCALIZATION
 WHAT IS
CONTEXTUALIZATION?
o It is an educational process of putting
or situating theories and concepts in
the learners’ concrete scenario or
actual setting.
o Example:
 students’ present school community
 students’ actual family experience
 students’ experience setting
 Why contextualize?

for teachers and students to

have realistic and actual
grasp and understanding of
the studied theories and
concepts.
“When you are in Rome,
be a Roman”
What is Localization?
 an educational strategy of
maximizing the utilization of
available resources and
materials in the community for
educational benefit.
Why Localize?
to gain richer learning experience
 to develop appreciation and
premium to local resources
 to value local materials and first
hand artifacts available for
significant and concrete learning
experience
Contextualization vs Localization

Contextualization +
Localization =
Significant Learning
Experience
Let’s contextualize
and localize……