Facilitating Student Learning Through Contextualization: A Review of Evidence
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This is a review of evidence for contextualization, defined here as an instructional approach connecting foundational skills and college-level content. Two forms of contextualization are identified, contextualized and integrated instruction. Despite methodological limitations, the available studies suggest that contextualization has the potential to accelerate the progress of academically underprepared college students.
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Facilitating Student Learning Through Contextualization
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