Learners' prior knowledge impacts learning from "summary" of Education Psychology by
One of the key factors that influence how well learners grasp new information is their existing knowledge and experiences. When individuals engage in learning, they do not come as blank slates. Instead, they bring with them a wealth of prior knowledge and skills that can either facilitate or hinder their ability to understand and retain new information. This prior knowledge serves as a foundation upon which new learning is built. When learners encounter new information that is connected to their existing knowledge, they are more likely to make sense of it and integrate it into their mental frameworks. This process, known as schema theory, suggests that individuals organize information into mental structures called schemas. These schemas help individuals make sense of the world by providing a framework for understanding new inform...
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