Our ability to learn new things depends considerably on what we already know about them.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
Page: 273. One's ability to remember new information about a subject depends considerably on what one already knows about it. For example, a student's ability to recount what she saw when she was at the library is largely governed by what she already knows about libraries, such as where books on certain topics are likely to be shelved and how to check books out.
You might also like to view...
Engaged students are most likely to _____.
A. skip classes when an emergency arises B. complain to the dean when there is a problem C. be tuned in and soak up everything the class has to offer D. be angry when things don't go their way
A child's speed of development is influenced by maturation, temperament, motivation, and _____________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Each of the following teaching activities helps improve students reading comprehension EXCEPT
a. teach summarization and main idea strategies b. use student-led questioning prior to and after reading c. teach self-questioning strategies d. use materials that might include enhancements
Mr. Norton loves English literature, has a strong desire to learn more about this discipline, and wants the opportunity to share that knowledge with students. He is drawn to teaching because of a passion for _______
A. the subject B. students C. the teaching life D. the teaching-learning process