PRINCIPLE OF CONTEXT

Presented by: Zharina Agwilang (BSED)

CONTEXT

The situation or circumstances that

forms the setting for an event,

statement, or idea in terms of which it

can fully understood and assessed.

Principle of Context

Instruction can be effective if learning

takes place through situation and

circumstances that provides

setting materials for the process of

learning to go on.

Levels in the Principle of

Context (Leus, 2005)

Commonly verbal

Limited verbal responses to

verbal stimuli

Lacks dynamic appeal

No problem- solving

experience

LEVEL 1 – Context consist of Textbook Only

Wider in context

More readings of expository

Advocates more extensive

readings

LEVEL 2 – Textbook together with supplemental materials

Concrete, specific, actual,

and immediate

Reality vs. Theories

Leads to extensive

discussions

LEVEL 3 – Non-academic and Current materials

LEVEL 4 – Multi–sensory aids

Effective

Related to

contemplated learning

Ineffective if learner is

passive

Learning Style

Concrete setting

Learning beyond classroom

setting

LEVEL 5 – Demonstration and Presentation by Experts

LEVEL 6– Field experiences, personal, social,

community understanding

Concrete, abundant, dynamic readily apprehended setting for learning

Goes beyond verbalization

Concrete and firsthand experiences

Educational Tour

The use of context in teaching

can motivate learners to gain

more interest and provide clear

understanding and illustrate

ideas.