The Role of Schema, Language Skills, and Metacognition in Content Learning

Question 1

Also called prior knowledge, is the
building block of knowledge

Answer 1

schema

Question 2

When readers can connect their prior
knowledge with the information in the text that they are reading

Answer 2

meaningful interpretation of the text

Question 3

Knowledge of the ___ & ___ of language contribute to excellent ____.

Answer 3

form; features; comprehension

Question 4

Knowledge needed to read & write (linguistic competence)

Answer 4

• experience
• oral symbols
• printed symbols

Question 5

important decisions to make regarding language of instruction & learning

Answer 5

1. will code switching be allowed
2. language to be used in instruction

Question 6

metacognition

Answer 6

knowing how you get to know what you know

Question 7

metacognitive readers know…

Answer 7

1. what to do when they experience reading difficulties
2. can READ & LEARN INDEPENDENTLY
3. MONITOR THEIR PROGRESS in reading

Question 8

Ways to Develop Metacognitive Skills in Content Learning

Answer 8

1. through TEACHER QUESTIONING INSTRUCTION
2. using STRATEGIES like THINK-ALOUD

Question 9

done by asking questions that allow students to REFLECT on the process of thinking

Answer 9

Teacher Questioning Instruction

Question 10

a verbal report of cognitive thought

• helps students MONITOR THEIR THINKING as they read
• IMPROVES comprehension
• teaches students to RE-READ, READ AHEAD, and/or LOOK FOR CLUES to make sense of what they’re reading

Answer 10

Think Aloud Strategy

Question 11

Steps for Think Aloud

Answer 11

1. Explain the purpose of TAs to students.
2. Model the strategy. Articulate your thinking
   process using phrases such as, “I’m thinking…,” “I
   wonder…,” “This makes me think of…”
3. Introduce the assigned text and develop a set of
   questions to support thinking.