elusituatsioonidega

Elusituatsioonidega is a concept used in Estonian educational and professional contexts to refer to the inclusion or analysis of real-life situations in learning, problem solving, or assessment. The term combines elusituatsioon (life situation) with the comitative suffix -idega, signaling involvement with or exposure to such situations.

In pedagogy and training, elusituatsioonidega describes activities built around authentic cases, scenarios, or simulations. These methods aim to connect theoretical knowledge with practical implications, often through case studies, scenario-based discussions, role-playing, or field observations. The approach emphasizes applying concepts to everyday contexts and evaluating decisions in realistic settings.

Applications of elusituatsioonidega span various fields, including vocational education, social work, health education, and media literacy. It is commonly used in problem-based and inquiry-based learning, as well as in professional training programs where understanding real-world constraints and stakeholder perspectives is essential.

Benefits commonly associated with elusituatsioonidega include higher learner engagement, improved transfer of learning to actual situations, development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and enhanced empathy and perspective-taking. Potential challenges include ensuring representative and unbiased scenarios, addressing privacy and ethical concerns when real individuals are involved, and managing the resources and time required to design and implement authentic experiences.

See also: case-based learning, scenario-based learning, simulations, role-playing. In practice, elusituatsioonidega serves as a framework for connecting theory with everyday life and for preparing learners to act effectively in real settings.