Introduction to Module

"Students learn more effectively when they already know something about a content area and when concepts in that area mean something to them and to their particular background or culture. When teachers link new information to the student's prior knowledge, they activate the student's interest and curiosity, and infuse instruction with a sense of purpose." This in turn creates motivation to learn.
(*Source - Critical Issue: Building on Prior Knowledge and Meaningful Student Contexts/Cultures - North Central Regional Educational Laboratory.)

In this module, motivation and background knowledge strategies will be examined. Participants will learn how to activate students' prior knowledge; guide students in making text connections; and develop student inquiry and goal setting skills.

Go to the Motivation Module.