Prior Knowledge - Dr. Grant
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PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
WHAT THE READER BRINGS TO THE LEARNING CONTEXT
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Definition Reader’s background knowledge Knowledge the learner brings Background knowledge broadly
acquired
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Considerations How learner may interpret
information How information is filtered through
race/ethnicity, cultural, language/dialect, social class, gender, power relations
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Considerations (cont’d) Can cover a wide range of ideas,
skills, and attitudes
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Schema & prior knowledge Schema (plural schemata)
Mental representations of knowledge Collection of organized and
interrelated ideas or concepts A condition of prior knowledge and
experiences Fluid, overlapping, intertwined
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Schema & prior knowledge Constantly modified to assimilate
or accommodate new information Enables people to draw
generalizations, form opinions and understand new experiences
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Language Experience Approach
Why is it of value? How do we provide the
experience? How can we expand on
experiences to develop literacy?
R. Grant EDRD 615
Activity #1-LEA
-Using restaurant schemeGroup #1 Burger King- anywhereGroup #2 the Four Seasons- Georgetown Washington, DC
-Implement steps in LEA-Debrief -How can we expand literacy?
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Considerations
What can get in the way of schema development?
No previous experiences Not enough experience Inability to change erroneous
information
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Strategies for activating prior knowledge Discussion Brainstorming Quick writing Picture walk/text walk Semantic mapping Pre-questioning and purpose
setting
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Strategies (cont’d) Anticipation guides Structured previews Reading aloud to students Role playing Projects Concrete materials and real
experiences
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Planning interest-generating instruction- (Ruddell, 1996)
1. Learning occurs most rapidly and efficiently when new concepts and information build on what is already known.
2. The easiest way to gain and hold students’ interest and attention is by engaging them in intellectually rich activities that require problem solving, critical thinking, and active participation.
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Planning interest-generating instruction
3. Personal identification with and investment in an activity increases and sustains a learner’s persistence and productivity.
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REMEMBER PRIOR KNOWLEDGE IS THE SEED FOR
ALL SUBSEQENT LEARNING PRIOR KNOWLEGDE HONORS AND
UTILIZES LEARNERS’ HOME AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES