Real-world examples bring something more tangible, impactful, and real to the curriculum--and students become more interested and engaged

4 tips to bring the real world into your classroom


Real-world examples bring something more tangible, impactful, and real to the curriculum--and students become more interested and engaged

Too often, the focus of education is not the actual use of knowledge and material but rather a memorize and repeat model.

It is an archaic formula that stems from a time when students were required to simply sit and listen--and it is poor preparation for the modern world. Today’s students need to be exposed to working environments that foster collaboration, communication, and community. Higher education and the workforce do this well. However, schools and teachers need to foster that same collaboration in K-12 education to better prepare students for their futures.

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