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

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

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

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

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

6. 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?