Background Knowledge
Imagine taking a test, and you already know half of the answers. That is how background knowledge works! Background knowledge is essential information that is provided for students before they even begin reading that
focuses on the intended topic. As they begin reading, students can revert back to this information in order to construct meaning based on the text.
In ECI 524 (Theory and Research in Global Learning) and 540 (Reading in Elementary School), I learned the importance of teaching global knowledge, as well as, background knowledge in order to equip students with information that will help them comprehend text as they are reading. "A 'Cosmopolitan' Life" final assignment in ECI 524 allowed me to realize the importance of understanding people with different backgrounds and histories. As I stated before, The English Language Arts Common Core Standards heavily emphasize Informational Text. Teaching students about the world around them is not only beneficial to their academic career, but, it is also enables them to become more understanding and accepting of the differences people possess.
But where else does background knowledge come from? It comes from teaching content (i.e., science
and social studies).The video below was created by Professor Daniel Willingham about content knowledge and its importance to background knowledge.
focuses on the intended topic. As they begin reading, students can revert back to this information in order to construct meaning based on the text.
In ECI 524 (Theory and Research in Global Learning) and 540 (Reading in Elementary School), I learned the importance of teaching global knowledge, as well as, background knowledge in order to equip students with information that will help them comprehend text as they are reading. "A 'Cosmopolitan' Life" final assignment in ECI 524 allowed me to realize the importance of understanding people with different backgrounds and histories. As I stated before, The English Language Arts Common Core Standards heavily emphasize Informational Text. Teaching students about the world around them is not only beneficial to their academic career, but, it is also enables them to become more understanding and accepting of the differences people possess.
But where else does background knowledge come from? It comes from teaching content (i.e., science
and social studies).The video below was created by Professor Daniel Willingham about content knowledge and its importance to background knowledge.