Teachers always have the daunting task of figuring out how each student thinks and what motivates them. A students background can weigh heavily on how a student learns. Its the teachers job to figure that out and use it as a tool in order to change the way the student thinks and start the process of conceptual change. According to Bransford et al, "background knowledge must be engaged, explored, challenged and leveraged so that students can construct new understanding of concepts. "
In this essay, I dive Into the way educators can teach students to think in a different way. The teacher must first figure out what type of learner the student is as well as their background. These things are the foundation to start the process of conceptual change and learning. I hope to use this knowledge in my future classroom. References: Bransford, J., Brown, A., & Cocking, R. (2000). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience and school. National Academy Press. Retrieved from http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php.
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