SIA Course: Previewing Strategies

Why Does Previewing Work? Copy

Previewing works because it:

  • Builds confidence and capability, which lead to effort
  • Provides background knowledge, which has a high correlation with comprehension
  • Provides a framework for organizing and assimilating new learning
  • Builds crucial vocabulary knowledge
  • Allows struggling students to learn grade-level content with their peers
  • Integrates research-based learning strategies
  • Accelerates learning
  • When used in combination with scaffolding, effective remediation and review, it catches students up

 

Effective Effort

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