Real World Learning is a general term for any number of pedagogical approaches:

1. •Project-based learning,
   

2. •Problem-based learning,
   

3. •Active & Engaged Learning,
   

4. •Service learning,
   

5. •Inquiry,
   

6. •Real audience for work,
   

7. •Community connections, etc.
   

These approaches all contextualize high-value, standards-based content within the real world and the students’ lives.

The term "Real World Learning" is meant to recognize that all these approaches have certain components in common (but in different combinations), rather than to debate the differences (or advantages) of each.

The components of Real World Learning include the following:

1. •Learning by Doing
   

2. •Student Voice & Choice
   

3. •Higher Order Thinking (Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, Create)
   

4. •Real World Connections
   

5. •Technology as a Learning Tool
   

Additional components include:

1. •Creating Products/Solving Problems
   

2. •Topics of Social & Personal Significance
   

3. •Thematic/Interdisciplinary
   

4. •Attention to Learning Styles
   

5. •Reflection & Processing
   

How do you make Real World Learning Work for you? These links and pages will help you explore the options.