Activating prior knowledge
Ideas for activating learners prior knowledge when they first begin a topic.
Activate prior knowledge using concept mapsConcepts maps or graphic organisers are a great way to activate learners prior knowledge and reveal the structure of their schema.
Activate prior knowledge using know, think, wonder chartsThese know, think, wonder charts are a great way to activate learners prior knowledge and encourage them to set their own learning goals.
Activate prior knowledge using image promptsImage prompts are a great way to activate learners prior knowledge, act as a visual hook to make associations and recall concepts.
Activate prior knowledge using simple story promptsStories are a great way to activate learners prior knowledge and help learners to connect and recall concepts as simple stories are sticky.
Activate prior knowledge using brainstormsBrainstorms are a great way to activate learners prior knowledge and show the range of concepts within a topic.