Contextual learning theory as the design basis for character-embedded thematic textbooks¶
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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 causal),q2· 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study
Description¶
The article grounds its textbook development in contextual theory, under which "learning will meaningful when associated with daily life." The teaching materials are therefore built by showing illustrations of daily events containing character education, and every theme lesson is related to character-education elements, producing reciprocity between thematic learning and character education. The authors also invoke Piaget's constructivist theory, emphasizing students actively building their own knowledge through problem-solving, drawing conclusions, and formulating ideas in their own words.
Design Implications¶
Context¶
Requirements¶
- Learning content must be associated with daily life for meaning to arise
Constraints¶
Target Learners¶
- primary school students
Learning Goals¶
- meaningful thematic learning
- character formation
Claims¶
- Learning with a textbook thematic based character education produces higher thematic-learning outcomes than a conventional textbook for fourth-grade primary students [+W]
- Authors report, without measuring character, that a character-education thematic textbook strengthens students' character [+W]
Related Designs¶
Examples¶
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Key Sources¶
- Wuryani, M. T., Roemintoyo, & Yamtinah, S. (2018). Textbooks thematic based character education on thematic learning primary school: An influence. International Journal of Educational Methodology, 4(2), 75-81. https://doi.org/10.12973/ijem.4.2.75
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Contextual learning theory as the design basis for character-embedded thematic textbooks |
description |
The article grounds its textbook development in contextual theory, under which "learning will meaningful when associated with daily life." The teaching materials are therefore built by showing illustrations of daily e... |
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