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Authentic instruction, the constructivist perspective, is defined as, “a pedagogical approach that allows students to explore, discuss, and meaningfully construct concepts and relationships in contexts that involve real-world problems and projects that are relevant to the learner.” (Mims, 2003.) This instruction is important for students because it helps them make easier connections about the topics to situations that are current in their lives. If students are able to make easier connections, they will tend to be more motivated because of the purpose they see in actual learning. It means something to them.

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https://dspace.sunyconnect.suny.edu/bitstream/handle/1951/35263/editorial_rule.pdf?sequence=1

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https://prezi.com/3wyx7emkraa3/authentic-instruction/

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This TEDx talk comes from a student's perspective about growing up in education and argues the idea that ENVIORNMENT directly impacts learning. She also talks about Homework, and the typical stresses that come with homework and the grade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzPUBTIlX7U

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Authentic education | Alyssa Curry | TEDxLakeTravisHigh

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Alyssa Curry suggests that we should consider the importance of and work toward integrating creativity into formal education with greater intention, thus giving children the benefit of opening innovative learning pathways while lessening workloads and stress. While Alyssa enjoys activities such as basketball and lacrosse, playing the cello is her passion.

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Discusses early learning and how it has changed over time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlaIus2uNdE

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Authentic learning: a multidimensional perspective - TEDxCERN@IFIN-HH

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Here is a case study discussing the definition of Authentic Assesment by different people, and the BIG PICTURE of assesment in education. This will help us, as educator answer the question, WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT??https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlHUqHTxgLc