Apply The Concepts In Real- Life
Reasons for incorporating real-life situations into instruction
makes content easier to understand
Application of theoretical knowledge in real-life stimulates interest by getting students in solving problems that interweave.
For example, when learning about fractions, it would be better to try to see how it is applicable to your life - Let's say, cutting a pizza for your family.
Theall, M. (2021). Related course material to real-life situations.. Retrieved from https://www.ideaedu.org/idea-notes-on-instruction/related-course-material-to-real-life-situations/.
shows practical value
The application of knowledge helps the impact of concepts to be brought to life.
For example, when learning about money, real-life scenarios of how transactions are done will be useful to help the child understand how money is used.
Theall, M. (2021). Related course material to real-life situations.. Retrieved from https://www.ideaedu.org/idea-notes-on-instruction/related-course-material-to-real-life-situations/.
Help
reconstruct old ideas
Misconceptions don't go away simply because we provide the right answers. Through application, it is possible to help students reorganise existing knowledge and help students reconstruct old ideas in new and appropriate ways.
Theall, M. (2021). Related course material to real-life situations. Retrieved from https://www.ideaedu.org/idea-notes-on-instruction/related-course-material-to-real-life-situations/.
Promotes cognitive development of the student
According to the article Motivating Project-Based Learning: Sustaining the Doing, Supporting the Learning, project-based learning creates motivation and promotes the cognitive development of the student.
Allowing students to exercise what they know through projects is a good way to keep them busy and engaged in the curriculum.
Ruddy, A. (n.d.). We Need The Real-World. Retrieved from http://teachingonpurpose.org/journal/we-need-the-real-world/.