Definitions for "Prior knowledge"
knowing that stems from previous experience. Note: Prior knowledge is a key component of schema theories of reading comprehension in spite of the redundancy inherent in the term. See also schema theory.
Pre-K,K,1,2,4,8,9,10 Knowing that stems from previous experience. Note: Prior knowledge is a key component of schema theories of reading comprehension in spite of the redundancy inherent in the term.
what an individual knows.
The knowledge one already has about a given topic. Prior knowledge may include accurate as well as inaccurate perceptions about how the world works. Activating learners' prior knowledge about a topic and involving them in revising or building on it is an essential step in effective learning. (Hartman, 2001.)
Information stored in long-term memory that is retrieved and applied to current actions, steps, or activities. People are conservative and draw on prior knowledge for how to do things and acquire new knowledge when prior knowledge does not work as expected.
The total of an individual's knowledge at any given time.