When and Where did I find the word: I found the word in Chapter 1 of Fisher and Frey's (2009) book assigned in session 4. The term is introduced on page 15.
Formal Citation: Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2009), Background knowledge: the missing piece of the comprehension puzzle. Portsmouth, NH: He
Definition of the Word: The term "declarartive memories" are "those that can be easily expressed in a sentencethat makes a statement" (p.15). This is also known as "explicit memory can be subdivided into two categories: episodic and semantic" (p.15). the authors go on to explain that the hippocampus is crucial for this type of memory and if damaged, it will result in the inability to form or retain new memories.
Level of Familiarity: When I took anatomy and physiology we briefly talked about this term yet we did not discuss how it may affect one's learning. I would recognize the term if I hear it but I would not use it in my daily life.
Do I Want to Know This Word Well and Why: I think that it's good to be familiar with the term because it plays such a crucial role in a person's background knowledge and as a teacher (which I am), background knowledge is crucial.
.Do I Think Others Should Know This Word Well...If So, WHO and WHY?: For the same reasons as listed above I think that this term is important for educators and literacy specialists.
Dana, you have definitely chosen an interesting word here.
ReplyDeleteTwo suggestions for clarity and presentation that I would offer are these:
1. In the first section, When and Where did I find the word. Make sure to place the formal citation AFTER you give the introduction (set the context).
2. In the Do I Want to Know This Word Well... It would be good to focus more on YOU and why this is a "Heart word" (Szabo) for you. You seem to talk in general terms about "people and teachers" but do not really let the reader know why YOU find this word interesting, notable, memorable.