Culture and Education - Part 1

Why is prior cultural knowledge important in teaching?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
Why is prior cultural knowledge important in teaching?
Options
A. It can influence how learners interpret new information and connect it with existing knowledge
B. It prevents learning
C. It has no connection with cognition
D. It should always be ignored
Explanation
Learners use existing knowledge and experiences to interpret new concepts. Cultural experiences can therefore influence meaning-making.
UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Pedagogy in Education

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