Journal Article

Implementation of a Contextual Teaching Approach in Primary School Education

Kovačevič, Sonja, Barbir, Joško

2024

Overview

Theoretical discussions and results of empirical research on the contextual approach to teaching and learning point to its effectiveness in realising numerous learning outcomes. The theoretical part of the paper presents the theoretical foundations of the contextual teaching and learning approach, with a focus on constructivist learning theory. The empirical part of the paper presents the results of a study on the implementation of the contextual teaching and learning approach in primary school education from the teachers` perspective. The results indicate that teachers apply the principles of the contextual teaching and learning approach relatively rarely in the teaching process.

• Publisher: Univerza v Mariboru, Faculty of Education/Pedagoska Fakulteta,University of Maribor Press
• Subject: active forms of work in the classroom / Authentic Learning / Collaborative learning / constructivist teaching approach / contextual teaching and learning approach / Cooperative Learning / Critical Thinking / Cultural Context / Education / Educational objectives / Elementary School Teachers / Elementary Schools / Environment / Experiential Learning / Humanities / Influence of Technology / Integrated Activities / Knowledge / Learner Engagement / learning outcomes / Learning Processes / Learning Theories / Mathematics Education / Observational Learning / Outcomes of Education / Performance Based Assessment / Problem Based Learning / problem-based and project-based teaching / Psychology / Social sciences / Student Motivation / Student Participation / Students / Teacher Characteristics / Teacher Role / Teachers / Teaching methods