Checkpoint 7.2 - Optimize Relevance, Value, and Authenticity

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What engages individuals in learning?

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Information and activities that are relevant and valuable to their interests and goals.

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Does learning have to be equivalent to real life to be engaging?

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No, fiction can be just as engaging as non-fiction if it is relevant and authentic to learners’ goals.

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Why is relevance important in education?

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Individuals are rarely interested in information and activities that have no relevance or value.

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How can teachers recruit interest in an educational setting?

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By highlighting the utility and relevance of learning and demonstrating that relevance through authentic, meaningful activities.

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Is it correct to assume all learners find the same activities relevant?

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No, it is a mistake to assume that all learners will find the same activities or information equally relevant or valuable to their goals.

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What is critical to recruit all learners equally?

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Providing options that optimize what is relevant, valuable, and meaningful to the learner.

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What are some implementation examples to optimize relevance?

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Vary activities and sources of information to be personalized, culturally relevant, socially relevant, age and ability appropriate, and appropriate for different groups.

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How should learning outcomes be designed?

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They should be authentic, communicate to real audiences, and reflect a purpose that is clear to the participants.

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What type of tasks should be provided to learners?

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Tasks that allow for active participation, exploration, and experimentation.

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What should activities invite from learners?

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Personal response, evaluation, and self-reflection to content and activities.