'Surfacing knowledge' means revealing the knowledge already present in the group and its individuals. Robert incorporates a variety of strategies that support and can be used across various programs, disciplines and levels. They create a common means of communication so we can better understand and learn from each other. Some of the ways we do this include:

Exposing Prior Knowledge

• think - pair - share
• schema

Building Comprehension

• inquiry
• visual thinking + mapping
• sequencing in silence

Learning Through Inquiry

• powerful questions
• interpretive questioning for discussion

Additional Information
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updated 1 March 2007