V.4 The importance and real-world significance of the subject matter is clearly demonstrated and, if possible, connected to students' backgrounds.
◎ Recommended Standard
Expectations
Expectations
IDEA research strongly correlates student satisfaction with the ability of an instructor to connect the course to the students' backgrounds, as well as the real-world significance and impact the subject matter will have on the students. To that end, evidence of the instructor demonstrating this should be present.
Examples
Examples
Having students work on case studies and/or group projects similar to those they may encounter in their careers.
Providing real-world examples for student discussion.
Here are some additional resources:
References
References
IDEA methods 10 and 13