Contextual instruction is a student-centered teaching method that uses real-world experiences and authentic materials to make learning relevant and effective. It combines academic content with real contexts and encourages active involvement from students in both the planning and learning process. The teacher's role is to describe materials and concepts within real-life situations and establish tasks that allow students to apply their learning outside the classroom. While contextual instruction has been shown to improve learning when properly implemented, it also risks being poorly delivered or failing to develop critical thinking if not structured with clear methods and strategies.