In this video installment of IgnitED Research, a series that aims to build stronger connections between learning science and instructional practice, we look at prior knowledge and its uses in maximizing learning.

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Know-Wonder-Learn (KWL) Chart

Know-Wonder-Learn (KWL) Charts help educators identify prior student knowledge, build in opportunities for inquiry, and support student...

Non-Verbal Representation

How to use non-verbal support (e.g., visual and auditory input) to communicate concepts, meaning, and to build vocabulary and content...

Model, Model, Model

The teacher uses a variety of teaching styles during a “think aloud” to explicitly model for students what they will be doing during their...