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Example: Prior Knowledge - Mental Hooks for Learning (IgnitED Research)

This video shares evidence from the learning sciences and a practitioner perspective around prior knowledge

Overview

All new content and skill knowledge mentally connects to existing information in our brains, and each student brings relevant experiences, skills, and content knowledge to every learning experience. In this installment of IgnitED Research, discover coherent ways to build and activate prior knowledge to maximize learning.