Putting the Literature into the Context of Teaching Practice Putting the Literature into the Context of Teaching

Critical Components Physical Environment Description of the building or classroom Old or new Small or large Bright or dark Size of class, school

Social Environment Class dynamic Homogeneous or heterogeneous grouping Socio-economic makeup Gender issues Diversity issues Inclusion

Institutional Norms Culture of the Institution Allows risk-taking Encourages a teaching method “du jour” Retains certain values

Personal Context Stressors Attitudes In and out of class Learning and teaching Students and their abilities Subject matter

Practice Tell your story: Does your practice reflect theory? How does your practice differ from theory? What have you learned from this practice? What would you change? Keep the same? Suggest to others?