Learning with a scheme. Learning with a previous pattern. Learning based on what I know already. I liked the way this learning/teaching method explains how some students understand the same things so differently. I can teach exactly the same and the learning involved can seem so random. Teaching math using sports terms, plays, examples or creating a historical timeline using items the student feels are important could make a homework assignment much more applicable. I was impressed by the articles on wrestling/escaping and music/cards and how they could be interpreted so differently. I wish I hadn't been forewarned before reading so I could have participated in the survey as well.
I am also impressed at how the home background can make such a huge difference in the importance of schooling, particularly a specific subject. Foreign language or music may often be seen as important or irrelevant based upon the value expressed in the student's home life. Math being easy or hard often depends on the Mother's attitude as well. Teaching me using a comparison of something I already know is much easier and enjoyable than teaching an entirely new concept from scratch.
Going to eat in a restaurant is a standard topic in the foreign language class. I already assume they know how to order in English, which could cause some students a problem. Using sports or movies to enhance a teaching point may only confuse some kids. Hopefully they are willing to listen a little longer or ask when they have questions. Something as simple as making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich can be used to show how some things we take for granted might be very confusing and hard to follow directions if the student does not have any prior knowledge...and what a fun example to use for order of operations or following directions.