Using old versus new knowledge to make text clearer

Research has shown, for example, that primary and secondary level learning can be greatly enhanced when teachers recognise their students’ own languages and dialects, which may or may not be related to the language of instruction, and acknowledge their home situations by making an effort to learn about each individual’s particular circumstances.

Research has shown that learning in primary and secondary schools can be enhanced by using a number of strategies. Firstly, teachers might recognise their students’ own languages and dialects, which may or may not be related to the language of instruction. Secondly, they might acknowledge their students’ home situations by making an effort to learn about each individual’s particular circumstances.

1. Research (OLD – experiential) has shown that learning in primary and secondary schools (NEW) can be enhanced by using a number of strategies.
2. Firstly, teachers (OLD – inferential) might recognise their students’ own languages and dialects, which may or may not be related to the language of instruction (NEW).
3. Secondly, they (OLD) might acknowledge their students’ home situations by making an effort to learn about each individual’s particular circumstances (NEW).

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