Understanding a Student's 'Fund of Knowledge'

In an effort to differentiate learning students are asked about their interests and life experiences. This is done with a questionnaire or having students create a business card. There is ... See More

In an effort to differentiate learning students are asked about their interests and life experiences. This is done with a questionnaire or having students create a business card. There is a three phase chart that provides questions to ask students at each phase of understanding a students ‘fund’ of knowledge. Ideas are presented to lock in that fund of knowledge to school curriculum. This is an interesting approach that seems like it could create more student involvement with science.