Question

Learner's prior knowledge assessment will help a teacher to choose:

• A. Need based teaching learning strategies
• B. Right based gatherings
• C. Plan for group assignments
• D. Guidelines for reference

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Need based teaching learning strategies

In psychology, a teacher can use a learner's prior knowledge assessment to adapt their teaching to the needs of the learner. 

Here are some ways that a learner's prior knowledge assessment can help a teacher: 

• Identify knowledge gaps

  A teacher can use the assessment to identify what students already know and what they don't. This helps the teacher target misconceptions and knowledge gaps. 

• Bridge new and old knowledge

  A teacher can use the assessment to connect students' previous knowledge with new material. 

• Improve teaching

  A teacher can use the assessment to reflect on the implications of the students' prior knowledge and improve their teaching. 

• Help students become aware of their knowledge

  A teacher can use the assessment to help students become aware of their own knowledge base and their weak points. 

• Allocate time and energy

  A teacher can use the assessment to help students and themselves allocate their time and energy in the most productive way. 

Research in educational psychology shows that a student's prior knowledge can directly impact their learning. For example, students who have more extensive academic preparation in K-12 tend to have greater academic success in college.