EDUC310 Chapter 8: Chapter 8
18 Mar 2019
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When students have limited vocabulary and conceptual knowledge, they struggle to appropriately link concepts. If gap between limited vocabulary and background knowledge is . Too large, teachers may want to consider finding alternative materials. Not too wide, teachers may be able to bridge the gap (pre-teach vocab, build prior knowledge necessary to comprehend) Schemata can be developed through experience in the world and through experience with text. Comprehension involves using prior knowledge to make sense of text. Interpreting the info within a framework of prior knowledge. Constructing a mental representation of the text"s meaning. The process of simultaneously extracting and constructing meaning through interaction and involvement with written language. (rand reading study. Combining facts of a given text with each other and/or with facts from their own prior knowledge. Teachers should scaffold comprehension strategies (extracting and applying information) - model them and support students when they are apply them. Core programs provide anthology of reading selections.
