http://www.ncsu.edu/meridian/win2003/authentic_learning/
This article defines authentic learning and explains the characteristics of it. As I read through the characteristics of authentic learning it made me think about the way that I do things in my own classroom. I analyzed how often and in what subjects I provide these settings for my students. It also made me start thinking about how I could incorporate my new ActivBoard into making learning more realistic and authentic. Going through my day, I realized that our math program creates authentic situations as they problem solve, and spelling allows them to construct their own generalization and how to use it in their daily spelling. In reading, I teach and they practice using real strategies to help them become better teachers. In science, it is easy to incorporate authentic experiences; however, I found difficulty in social studies, particularly history. I use textbooks and they do answer questions, but they also do activities. I feel that if there is an area to improve authentic learning, that would be it. Any suggestions, let me know!
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The only way I think I can find an easy way for authentic learning to fit into Social Studies would be in learning about the community. Making maps, landmarks, populations, etc. That seems to fit better under authentic learning than something like memorizing the Preamble of the Constitution.
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