Sarah-Jayne's Blog: Conclusion and reference list for context learning

After looking at a few contexts of learning, it can be concluded that each context has a benefit towards learning. Whilst some perhaps have greater benefits, it is important to involve as many different contexts into the child’s learning experience. As some contexts can offer benefits that others may hinder. An example of this could be play, if play was left freely to the child no academic outcome is necessarily going to be gained. However the child will learn other skills mentioned such as gross skills, confidence etc. It is important to recognise when adult interaction is needed in order to scaffold the child's development. Looking at the four contexts discussed there is a clear link between them. As Montessori set the scene of how important it is for children to be interactively involved, and for children learning for themselves. This philosophy has motived the move into the foundation phase, where plays and outdoor is a huge factor. To summarise it can be agreed the more varied context of learning the child has the more positive the outcome.