Psychological context |
Engagement |
To engage students, they should first be motivated. |
Self-esteem |
Believing in oneself is a requisite. |
Emotions |
Experiencing different sensations all through a lesson is really important to maintain students’ attention. |
Self-awareness |
Feeling well is a way of improving learning. |
Personal world |
The individual world outlines any learning. |
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Physical
context |
Physical and
environmental
elements |
The physical and environmental context where any learning takes place shapes that particular learning. |
|
Pedagogical
context |
Aims |
Aims should be made clear for the teacher as well as for the student. |
Input |
The input students receive should be a bit above their level. |
Activities |
The activities, tasks and projects should be as varied and creative as possible. |
Contextual learning |
Everything should be learned in context as it is easier to remember. |
Skills |
The four skills are equally important. |
Perceptual styles |
Visual and auditory aids, as well as material to be able to experience through the sense of touch, are essential. |
Curriculum
globalization |
English should be taught in relation to other subjects. |
Feedback |
Feedback is one of the central issues to take into account. |
|
Sociological
context |
Communication strategies |
Communication is essential, so strategies to get a message across are crucial. |
Group work |
Group work assists learning. |
Rapport with others |
Being in good rapport with the teacher and the other classmates facilitates learning. |
Inclusion |
Educating for social inclusion is a priority. |
Culture |
Cultural knowledge is fundamental. |
Real-life
situations |
Real life situations must be encouraged. |
Positive criticism |
Any source of information should be used critically. |
