CONTEXTUAL STUDIES

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ABSTRACT

Contextual learning is a concept of pedagogy in which educators use instructional approached to relate subject matter content to real world situation that they think will help pupils to apply such knowledge to their current and future roles i.e. students, citizens, family member and workers. 2000s developmental work depicted that various researchers applied an operational definition that said that contextual teaching and studies helped student's knowledge and their learning skills. Such students applied their academic knowledge and concepts in many school contexts to solve their personal and other problems. Contextual studies focuses on broad and higher level thinking, judging data collected from varied sources and use such knowledge from school to other contexts.

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Contents

CONTEXTUAL STUDIESI

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

TABLE OF CONTENTSV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background1

Problem Statement1

Research Goals and Objectives2

Significance of the Study2

Justification / Nature Study2

Hypothesis / Research Questions3

Ethical Concerns3

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW5

Ecological Perspective7

Methodological challenges in research context9

Nature of the impact of transactional context11

The Hierarchical Nature of the Influence of Context13

Case Study14

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY17

Research Design17

Literature Search17

Keywords18

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS19

Audience Theories19

Hypodermic Needle Model19

Use and Gratifications Theory19

Reception Theory20

Hierarchy of Needs20

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION21

REFERENCES22

BIBLIOGRAPHY25

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background

Almost all courses have Critical Studies (Higher Education), or contextual studies (compulsory) modules in which students have the opportunity to explore in some depth, the theory of history and context of design, art and media. Through seminars, lectures and tutorials, students investigate both disciplines, but also broader cultural and contextual frameworks, which are influential in the field of design, art and media. For example, questions about the flavor, value, class, race, gender, audience, technology, materials and creativity are part of this research.

Modules critical and contextual studies introduce students to different methodologies for the analysis of works, design and media art, and consider the relationship between theory and practice. Students improve their knowledge and understanding and their critical awareness and the ability to make informed decisions.

In addition to cultivate critical and analytical skills, students develop their research skills and oral communication skills and writing through a series of academic papers. Seminars to promote debate and discussion, and in general, Critical Studies programs and students context in the development of a curiosity, questioning, an approach under which the test of art, design, media and culture becomes an enterprise value academic career to become a successful professional.

Problem Statement

Many school students are not relevant to their lives because they do not apply their knowledge to solve everyday problems. Contextual training is the last chance for students and contextual studies help students to lock their knowledge outside of school. In high school and university level, students are taught in a traditional way ...