Assumption 3- Schema

Question 1

What is a schema?

Answer 1

A schema is best described as a ‘collection of ideas’ and we have schemas for a vast number of people, places and activities

Question 2

What is an example of a schema? (cup of tea)

Answer 2

When we make a cup of tea we have a routine that we follow each time

• Put boiling water into a cup
• Put the tea bag in
• Add milk and sugar

Question 3

How can a schema help us to make sense of new experiences?

Answer 3

If you are learning to drive your very first lesson would be a brand new experience. But we would have schemas that will help us make sense of the new experience. For example, if you are able to ride a bike you would have an understanding of gears, brakes and directions