Review Table 3: Instructional approaches for activating prior knowledge (p. 8) in the Strangman, Hall, and Meyer reading:
- Strangman, N., Hall, T., & Meyer, A. (2004). Background knowledge instruction and the implications for UDL implementation. National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum. https://web.archive.org/web/20210224031539/https:/aem.cast.org/about/publications/2004/ncac-background-knowledge-udl.html
The table identifies six evidence-based approaches teachers can consider using in order to better engage students in the classroom:
- Reflection and recording
- Interactive discussion
- Answering questions
- K-W-L
- CONTACT-2
- Interpretation of topic-related pictures
Select two of the six approaches and investigate how the approach is used in the classroom. In your paper:
- Illustrate how each approach is intended to be used in the classroom by creating an example to demonstrate the methodology. What does each approach look like in practice?
- Identify at least one limitation of each approach you selected. Why might employing these approaches be challenging for a teacher?
- Submit a paper which is 3-4 pages in length, excluding the Title and References pages. Your paper should be double-spaced and cite at least 2 outside sources in APA format. Table 3 includes several references for each of the approaches. You can draw from these references or you can find other sources for the same approach. You are not limited to the references included in Table 3. Your paper should be well-written and free from grammar, spelling, and content errors. Be sure that you have properly cited (in APA format) all resources used.
- Rubic:
- Foundation of
Knowledge :-Student
demonstrates a
command of two
instructional
approaches for
activating prior
knowledge.
Assignment shows
an impressive level
of student’s ability
to successfully
apply the selected
approaches to
practical classroom
applications.
Student provides
comprehensive
analysis of at least
one limitation to
each approach. - Critical Thinking
Skills:-Student provides a
strategic approach
in presenting
examples of
problem solving or
critical thinking,
while drawing
logical conclusions
which are not
immediately
obvious. Student
provides wellsupported ideas and
reflection with a
variety of currentand/or world views
in the assignment.
Student presents a
genuine intellectual
development of
ideas throughout
assignment. - Organization, Style
& Citations: –Student thoroughly
understands and
excels in explaining
all major points. An
original, unique,
and/or imaginative
approach to overall
ideas, concepts, and
findings is
presented. Overall
format of
assignment includes
an appropriate
introduction (or
abstract), welldeveloped
paragraphs, and
conclusion.
Finished assignment
demonstrates
student’s ability to
plan and organize
research in a logical
sequence. Student
uses at least 2
references in
assignment. -
Grammar &
Mechanics:-Student
demonstrates anexcellent command
of grammar, as well
as presents research
in a clear and
concise writing
style. Presents a
thorough, extensive
understanding of
word usage. Student
excels in the
selection and
development of a
well-planned
research
assignment.
Assignment is
error-free and
reflects student’s
ability to prepare a
high-quality
academic
assignment using
APA formatting.
Submission is
within the
prescribed page
limit.