Topic 1 DQ1
What influence does a student’s funds of knowledge have on their learning? How does a student’s funds of knowledge affect your instructional planning? Explain, using anecdotes from your experience. Remember to use pseudonyms to maintain the privacy of students.
Funds of knowledge play a significant role in shaping students' learning experiences (Moll, 2023). These funds of knowledge refer to the knowledge base that families possess based on their experiences and social practices. The presence of these funds of knowledge can have a profound impact on instructional planning for teachers.
Funds of knowledge play a significant role in shaping students' learning experiences (Moll, 2023). These funds of knowledge refer to the knowledge base that families possess based on their experiences and social practices. The presence of these funds of knowledge can have a profound impact on instructional planning for teachers.
Teachers can enhance their understanding of students' funds of knowledge by engaging with families and the students themselves. By documenting these funds of knowledge, teachers
can gain insights into students' unique perspectives and knowledge of the learning environment
(Moll, 2023). Furthermore, it is essential to recognize how teachers' own experiences and lived experiences intertwine with their academic and pedagogical knowledge (Moll, 2023). This understanding enables them to effectively bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical application in their role as professional educators. When lesson planning, I prioritize the perspectives of my students and their families to enhance their understanding of new concepts by building upon their existing knowledge. Currently, in our math lessons, we are focusing on addition and subtraction within the range of 1,000. To make the learning experience more engaging, I incorporate real-world examples that relate to the student's daily activities. By utilizing the information they share, I create word problems for them to solve, providing a different approach to reinforce their understanding.
Reference
Moll, L. (2023, September 26). Funds of knowledge video
. ECLKC. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/funds-knowledge-video
