Elements of Authentic Learning:
Authentic Context
Authentic contexts set the scene
An authentic context provides a setting for the learning tasks, and a meaningful setting for the solving of complex problems.
Video: 5.37 Minutes
More Reading:
- Herrington, J. (2006). Authentic e-learning in higher education: Design principles for authentic learning environments and tasks. In T.C. Reeves & S. Yamashita (Eds.), Proceedings of E-Learn 2006 (pp. 3164-3173). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
- Brickell, G., & Herrington, J. (2006). Scaffolding learners in authentic problem-based e-learning environments: The Geography Challenge, Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 22(4), 531-547.
- Deale, C. S. , Elders, E. & Jacques, P. H.(2010). The Appalachian Growers' Fair: An Authentic Learning, Community Engagement, Sustainable Tourism Project', Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism, 10(2), 143-162.