Contextual learning skills require the ability to take advantage of education in a variety of contexts both inside and outside the classroom, and understanding that knowledge is acquired within a context.

More information is included below:

1.    Films Media Group - Learning in Context: Probing the Theories of Piaget and Vygotsky

Link to purchase video: This program presents recent work by developmental psychologists that emphasizes the influence of contextual factors in learning and performance.

2.    NCSL Issue Paper on Contextual Learning

National Council on State Legislators position on contextual learning

3.    Cord Communication - Tools for Contextual Learning

CORD Communications is the publisher of instructional materials focused on contextual learning.

4.    What is Contextual Teaching and Learning?

Texas Collaborative for Teaching Excellence article and resources on contextual learning