Next Steps in the Journey: Learning to Play the Literacy and Learning Games-A Question of Enculturation

Understanding that learning must be relevant and purposeful to be effective and engaging, Wilhelm emphasizes the value of teaching students “how to participate in meaningful activity in ways that make them increasingly expert in creating culture and … cultural meanings.” He offers bullet points that suggest starting with students’ experiences, interests, and knowledge, and then designing curriculum to deepen and expand their understandings while increasing engagement.