Prior Knowledge… Schema Theory

Good teaching takes students’ prior knowledge into account and builds on it.  In other words, good teachers help students make connections to what they already know. 

This is based in Schema theory. 

Understanding schema theory is important because in composing your commentaries, you will need to display an understanding of how your students learn. 

Here are some links you can explore related to schema theory  and instruction:

• How to help students become better readers by using schema theory
• What can I do to make students conscious of their schemas?
• The importance of schema theory to reading comprehension
• Schema theory applications and limitations