The ultimate goal of the literacy program is to get students to use strategies independently and to call up their own prior knowledge to determine their purpose for reading. Schema theory contends that individuals understand what they read ONLY as it relates to what they already know. Good instruction incorporates assessment, and every instructional activity can also be used for assessment.
Assessment is continuous and instruction is seamless.
Know the following items in this chart. The amount of student motivation and interest for a topic or book will directly influence the amount of prior knowledge activation and development needed. The ultimate goal of the literacy program is to get students to use strategies independently and to call up their own prior knowledge to determine their purpose for reading. See External Links in CourseInfo for hyperlinks to recommended sites.