CHAPTER 4:
1. What is the difference between real and relevant?
“Being relevant” refers to one’s understanding of pop culture, or what is “trending.” Examining current articles or using a popular tv show to help illustrate an educational point demonstrates relevance. However, “bring real” refers to the perceived connection between the student and material. Realness creates meaningful learning as students apply that learning to the world around them.
2. How can I always be real? How can I teach for the future?
I can always be real by allowing students to make as many immediate connections with their own experiences as possible. It is through these connections that they will become knowledgeable and suitable for the real world around them. For example, I could choose reading material that discusses companies, websites, and local issues that impact them on a daily bases. Students could also request (or require) students relate the content to their interests. Still further, I can help students make the connections through guided questioning (ie: “how is Pearl Harbor like 9/11 and how can we stop it from happening again?”)
“Being relevant” refers to one’s understanding of pop culture, or what is “trending.” Examining current articles or using a popular tv show to help illustrate an educational point demonstrates relevance. However, “bring real” refers to the perceived connection between the student and material. Realness creates meaningful learning as students apply that learning to the world around them.
2. How can I always be real? How can I teach for the future?
I can always be real by allowing students to make as many immediate connections with their own experiences as possible. It is through these connections that they will become knowledgeable and suitable for the real world around them. For example, I could choose reading material that discusses companies, websites, and local issues that impact them on a daily bases. Students could also request (or require) students relate the content to their interests. Still further, I can help students make the connections through guided questioning (ie: “how is Pearl Harbor like 9/11 and how can we stop it from happening again?”)
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