contextual+learning

Contextual Learning means learning skills, concepts, or information in the context that they will be useful in everyday life. Learning **//__in context__//** minimizes the "transfer problem" which arises when people are unable to apply what they have learned to new or slightly different situations. Imagine teaching a child "braking theory, steering rules, turn-signaling techniques, hints for tackling intersections, and rules for driving in traffic" without driving or even riding in a car. This method of teaching would be quickly perceived as boring and inefficient, unlikely to produce good drivers. Driving, like everything else, should be taught //**__in context__**//.