Description
What types of background knowledge do your students bring to the table, and how can you build on them to enhance learning? Background knowledge not only influences how students comprehend texts but also plays a vital role in their ability to make connections and apply what they have learned. Join Natalie Mitchell for this timesaving, to the point session as we explore best literacy practices to develop students' background knowledge. You will also learn how to guide students in developing the crucial life skill of knowledge acquisition through effective use of text sets and research plans. Get ready to harness the power of background knowledge in your classroom! Natalie's expertise as a literacy consultant will empower you with the tools and resources you need to incorporate strategies to build and utilize background knowledge that can lead to more meaningful and successful literacy outcomes.
Objectives
Identify the differences between prior knowledge and background knowledge. Explain how background knowledge impacts student comprehension in literacy. Implement strategies to enhance research planning based on students' background knowledge. Assess the types of background knowledge students bring to various literacy topics. Judge the effectiveness of different strategies for building background knowledge in the classroom. Design lessons that incorporate background knowledge to enhance literacy instruction
