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Peer reviewedHacker, Charles J. – Language Arts, 1980
Discusses the effect of previous knowledge on reading comprehension. Suggests reading instruction methods that evoke the readers' experiences, or schemata, relevant to the material. (HTH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Experience Approach, Prior Learning
Direct linkDorr, Roberta E. – Reading Teacher, 2006
Children arrive in classrooms with varied background knowledge, which means that teachers must select instructional methods, materials, and techniques to meet multiple needs. A carefully planned approach that includes direct and explicit instruction--as well as extensive opportunities for reading, writing, speaking, and listening--can help…
Descriptors: Language Enrichment, Language Experience Approach, Literacy, Reading Instruction
