Question

How can a teacher promote assimilation in a classroom?

• A. Introduce entirely new concepts unrelated to prior knowledge
• B. Use examples that relate to students’ prior knowledge and experiences
• C. Avoid linking new information to existing schemas
• D. Focus solely on standardized testing

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Use examples that relate to students’ prior knowledge and experiences

• Assimilation happens when students fit new information into their existing schemas.

• Teachers can support this by connecting new material to what students already know.