10. Would you rather work on a
problem that is abstracted from
reality or one that has real
world relevance?
1. Real World Relevance
11. 1. Real World Relevance
Well, when you thinks
about it, the closer the
problem is to reality the
more real it will be for your
learners.
12. Q2. Should the problem be clearly defined or
should your learners be challenged to identify
the tasks and subtasks needed to complete a
major task?
2. Ill-Defined Problem
13. 2. Ill-Defined Problem
It’s best to challenge your learners to identify
the tasks and subtasks needed to complete a
major task.
15. 3. Sustained Investigation
You’ll get a more authentic
experience if your Learners are
tasked with research over a
sustained period of time, requiring
significant commitment in terms
of time and resources.
16. Should the learners be exposed to just one
information source and perspective?
4. Multiple Sources and
Perspectives
18. Authentic activities provide learners with the opportunity
to examine the task from a variety of theoretical and
practical perspectives, Learners are invited to consider
and evaluate the credibility and validity of information
sources.
4. Multiple Sources and
Perspectives
20. 5. Collaboration
In the real world, most problems require multiple
domains of knowledge so we usually work with other
people to solve problems. Therefore, you’ll get a more
authentic experience if your learners are required to
work together.
21. 6. Reflection
Should we build in time in the
schedule to let the learners
reflect upon their experiences
and performance or just skip
it?
22. 6. Reflection
Authentic activities require
learners to think about their
thinking. Learners are expected
to evaluate and synthesize their
own learning performance.
24. Interdisciplinary Perspective
Learning is not confined to a single domain or
subject matter specialization as learners are urged to
take on diverse roles and to think in interdisciplinary
terms.
26. Integrated Assessment
Assessment can be focused on a major task in a
manner that reflects real-world evaluation processes
and how one task impacts another in a seamlessly
integrated manner.
27. 9. Polished Products
Should the final product have no relevance to what
would be presented in a real world setting?
28. Polished Products
In line with integrated assessments, course outcomes
may entail the creation of a product which is relevant
and applicable to the work environment.
29. 10. Multiple Interpretations and
Outcomes
Is there just the one perfect answer or solution like
what you find in a mathematics textbook?
30. Multiple Interpretations and
Outcomes
Learners need to get comfortable with the notion
that there is no one way or one answer to questions.
Authentic learning may raise more questions than
answers, as it allows for diverse interpretations and
even competing solutions.
31. Think About!
Now think of a course you have
recently participated in. Use the
checklist to see how well it measures
up against Authentic Learning.