S2E26: Dan Willingham on Applying Cognitive Science to K12 Education
Progressively Incorrect
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The Role of Background Knowledge in Comprehension
This chapter discusses the importance of background knowledge in comprehension and challenges the traditional notion of reading tests as tests of children's proficiency in reading. The speakers argue that depending on the topic, a student's knowledge can make them appear better or worse at reading.
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