Context in Caribbean Classrooms (Graetz 2013; OECD 2009)

Question 1

What is the importance of context in Caribbean classrooms?

Answer 1

• Context shapes how students and teachers interact, affecting the communication process and learning outcomes.
• Effective teaching requires understanding the unique dimensions and features of the classroom context.

Question 2

What are the four (4) dimensions of contexts in Caribbean classrooms?

Answer 2

Classroom Environment, Resources and Technology, Social and Cultural dimensions, Policy dimension.