This theory is another great one at putting learning in context to a learner. Anytime a real-world connection can be made to what a student is learning about, there is a much higher likelihood of the student fully understanding (and thus remembering) the lesson. As with some of the other learning theories, I like the inclusion of “expert opinions” in CFT, and I really like how students can use various points of view to determine their own resolution to a problem.
Another plus of CFT is how students are allowed to construct their own “model” of the context. Allowing them to connect a new learning experience to their own mental framework or experience is definitely a plus when it comes to retention of the material.
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I agree... CFT is grounded in contextual learning, yet remains flexible enough to work in different ways. It's like it's meta-contextual!
ReplyDeleteI think what I liked so much about CFT, was that students are creating their own knowledge. They take advice from experts, see their perspectives, and then come up with their own ideas.
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