Educational Psychology / Unit 10 EDP 0919 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Anticipating Preconceptions
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The idea
Teachers anticipate preconceptions, such as believing the seasons come from Earth's distance from the sun, and treat students' beliefs with respect even when they conflict with the curriculum.
In practice
A teacher teaching evolution acknowledges students' religious beliefs respectfully while teaching the science.
Where people slip
Naming a misconception is the start of conceptual change, not its completion.
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