The Five Pillars of Instruction
Real World Application – One of the Five Pillars of Instruction
Applying learning to real-world situations is a vital part of the educational process, and it helps answer the age-old question many students ask: “Why do I have to learn this? I’ll never use it.” At School House Canada, we are committed to making every skill meaningful and relevant so students see the value in what they are learning. To support this, we provide gateway assignments that encourage students to think deeply, make connections, and apply their knowledge in practical ways. These tasks require higher-level thinking skills and show students how concepts appear in daily life—whether in problem-solving, decision-making, or understanding the world around them. By bridging classroom learning with real-world experiences, students not only strengthen their understanding but also gain confidence in using their skills beyond the lesson.
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Bloom’s Taxonomy—Blooming All Over
Gateway Assignments
Applying what is learned in the classroom to the real world is an important step for students and should be fostered whenever possible.
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At the end of most modules, students must complete “gateway assignments”. These assignments encourage the students to demonstrate their learning successes in a meaningful way. The gateway assignments allow students to show their understanding by producing a work of their choice that relates to the real world of the student—an essay, a lab report, a presentation, a portfolio, a drawing, a model, a song, or some other demonstration of competency.
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