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A Threshold for Background Knowledge
A Threshold for Background KnowledgeEdutopia |
Reading comprehension rapidly accelerates when students reach a knowledge inflection point, according to a 2019 study. |
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Without background knowledge, students flounder. But how much topical information is really needed before a lesson can begin? In a 2019 study, researchers probed the background knowledge of over 3,500 high school students, mapping the conceptual terrain of scientific terms related to the topic of ecology. The more familiar students were with specialized terms—habitat or biodiversity, for example—the higher their background knowledge score. |
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Mentors.net - a Professional Development Resource
Mentors.net was founded in 1995 as a professional development resource for school administrators leading new teacher induction programs. It soon evolved into a destination where both new and student teachers could reflect on their teaching experiences. Now, nearly thirty years later, Mentors.net has taken on a new direction—serving as a platform for beginning teachers, preservice educators, and
other professionals to share their insights and experiences from the early years of teaching, with a focus on integrating artificial intelligence. We invite you to contribute by sharing your experiences in the form of a journal article, story, reflection, or timely tips, especially on how you incorporate AI into your teaching
practice. Submissions may range from a 500-word personal reflection to a 2,000-word article with formal citations.
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