An analysis of two approaches that activates prior knowledge EDUC 5210 Unit 7: Understanding Learner Characteristics University of the People

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An analysis of two approaches that activates prior knowledge In the reading, Strangman, Hall, & Meyer (2004) puts forth the idea that there are six evidence-based approaches that teachers can use in... order to stimulate prior knowledge recall and to better engage students in the classroom. In this paper I will analyze two approaches retrieved from Table 3: Instructional approaches for activating prior knowledge in Strangman, Hall, & Meyer (2004) (p. 8) reading and illustrate how these two approaches are intended to be used in the classroom, I will also identify limitations for each two approaches and why they might be challenging to implement for a teacher. Interactive Discussion Theoretically, interactive discussion sounds that it would provided a myriad of advantages compared to other methods. The great philosopher John Dewey posits the idea that students learn better in a collaborative, hands-on learning environment, whereby hands-on learning essentially creates a more memorable experience that would facilitate to the need of students being able to recall prior information easier. Through the use of an interactive discussion, students would be able to interact with each other, share ideas and reflected on prior knowledge about a specific subject matter. Schmidt & Patel (1987) found that students who are considered “novices” in the field greatly benefitted from such an approach, however those considerably more knowledgeable in the specific field did not. Implementing this approach in the classroom is quite simple in nature, it can either be done before a test or even a general knowledge test, essentially students preferably gather in small groups or large, and then discuss and share their ideas of the subject matter. Students can take down notes, that they can always visit at a later stage [Show More]

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