COMPETENCY 004
The teacher understands learning processes and factors that impact
student learning and demonstrates this knowledge by planning effective,
engaging instruction and appropriate assessments.
Reader Response
Prior knowledge is a large piece of the puzzle when
planning an effective lesson. A teacher must be able to connect new
knowledge to a student's prior knowledge. In order for the student
to remain engaged it is essential that the student reach a total understanding
of the knowledge and infromation being presented. If a student is
unable to connect his/her prior kowledge to that of his new kowledge a
great deal of discouragement may occur. Prior knowledge, engaging
the student to a complete understanding, and creating an appropriate assessment
that is in accordance with the student's level are all processes that make
a teacher effective. In this reader response, I express my acquired
knowledge in this area by discussing the effect os prior knowledge on classroom
instruction I also lay out reasons in which a student may have difficulty
becoming engaged in instruction in this reader response.