Real-World

Learning
Presenter: Marilyn M. Madali
 What is Real-
World Learning

The implementation of new information

within a viable, natural environment so as to
not only support the learner’s conceptual
framework of understanding around the
information but also towards developing a
deeper understanding of the information
newly learned and respond to questions
around the viability of the newly acquired
knowledge or deeper understanding within a
space in which the information will be
desirable and naturally implemented.
 What is real learning example?

Giving students the opportunity to reflect upon and monitor

their learning is essential. Journals, portfolios, and
electronic portfolios are examples of authentic learning
tasks designed to showcase the student's work as well as
give the student a means to reflect back on his/her
learning over time.
Why do real world
examples support
learning?

Real examples provide concrete applications to

knowledge and skills learned in the classroom
as they relate to students themselves and
society. Real examples also encourage students
to be aware of the choices they make and how
they fit into a greater societal context
 10 Ways to Improve
Transfer of Learning

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Transfer of Learning

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Transfer of Learning

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Transfer of Learning

1. Focus on the relevance of

what you’re learning
2. Take time to reflect and self- 3. Use a variety of learning
Research shows that when
learning is relevant, students
are able to connect what
they’re learning to what they
already know and build new
neural connections and long-
term memory storage.
explain
media
Before you can transfer
knowledge to new contexts,
you need to understand the
concept inside and out, which
is why it’s important to take
time for reflection and self-
explanation. .
Another way to facilitate the
transfer of learning to new
contexts is to use as many
different learning media as
possible, from text and imagery
to video and audio.
 4. Change things up as
often as possible
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut with
your learning by studying around
the same time, in the same
location, and using the same
study strategies every day.
5. Identify any gaps in
your knowledge
Without a complete understanding of the
concept or information you’re learning,
transferring it to new contexts will be
more difficult. With this in mind, it’s
important to identify any gaps in your
knowledge and then work on
strengthening your weaker areas.
6. Establish clear
learning goals
Establishing clear learning goals will
give you a better understanding of
what you’re trying to get out of your
10 Ways to learning and how you might later
transfer that knowledge and apply it
Improve in your work or personal life.
Transfer of
Learning 7. Practise generalising
Generalising is the ability
to transfer the knowledge
or skills you gain in one
setting to a new one.
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Transfer of Learning

10. Find daily opportunities

8. Make your learning to apply what you’ve learned
social
If much of your learning happens when 9. Use analogies and metaphors Applying what you’ve
you’re alone, it can help to have a learned
chance to discuss it with others. This Analogies and metaphors are great at school to real-world
gives you the opportunity to explain for drawing on your prior knowledge problems
what you’re learning in your own or experience and making associations takes a lot of practice, so it’s
words and apply your knowledge to
new situations.
between seemingly unrelated ideas. important
to look for opportunities to
apply what
you’re learning in your
everyday life.
 How do you create a real world connection in
the classroom?

Bring the Real

World into
The Classroom 1.Look to the News. The first place that you can
as a Teaching look is in the news. ...
Strategy 2.Invite Guest Speakers to the Classroom. ...
3.Take a Class Field Trip. ...
4.Simulate a Real-Life Experience. ...
5.Give Students a Real, Tangible Problem to Solve
Thank You
and
GOD Bless…