THE ROLE OF CONTEXTUALIZED LEARNING IN DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN SENIOR SECONDARY ENGLISH CLASSROOMS

This article explores the role of contextualized learning in enhancing communicative competence among senior secondary school students in English language classrooms. Drawing on sociolinguistic and pedagogical theories, the study investigates how real-life contexts and meaningful language use contribute to learners’ ability to communicate effectively. The paper reviews relevant literature, presents classroom-based findings, and discusses practical implications for English language teaching in secondary education.