TMS3715
Assignment 4 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 652142
Due Date: 9 July 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1. (2 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
Schema theory, explains how knowledge is constructed and processed. It involves mental
and physical actions to comprehend and absorb information. Schemas are frameworks of
prior knowledge that help individuals interpret new experiences. They are mental structures
that organize our experiences, enabling us to predict and make sense of the world around
us. In the context of reading, schema theory posits that a reader constructs meaning by
relating new textual information to their existing knowledge.
Relevance in the South African Classroom
In the modern South African classroom, schema theory holds significant relevance due to
the country's cultural and linguistic diversity. Learners bring varied backgrounds, customs,
and knowledge to the classroom. By leveraging these existing schemas, teachers can make
reading more relatable and understandable for students. This is particularly crucial in a
multilingual environment where learners might need to decode texts in a second or third
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