BR Composite and Substantive Knowledge

What is meant by 'Substantive knowledge'?

• Detailed knowledge of a particular concept

• Factual content within a subject.

• Skills needed to understand a process

• A large amount of knowledge

Which is not an example of 'Substantive knowledge'?

• Historical facts
• Scientific theories
• Mathematical equations
• Personal opinions or beliefs

What is meant by 'Composite knolwedge'?

• Composite knowledge is the integration of multiple types of knowledge to enhance understanding and problem-solving.
• Composite knowledge is a type of knowledge that is not applicable in real-world scenarios.
• Composite knowledge is the sum of all individual knowledge without integration.
• Composite knowledge refers to knowledge that is only theoretical.

Which is an example of 'Composite knowledge' in Geography?

• The location of major cities on a map.
• The definition of latitude and longitude.
• The process of erosion in river valleys.
• Understanding the interaction of climate, topography, and human activities in agriculture.

Why is it important for students to develop 'Composite knowledge'?

• It is important for students to develop 'Composite knowledge' to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to integrate information across subjects.
• It reduces the need for collaboration among peers.
• It allows students to focus solely on one subject.
• It helps students memorize facts more easily.

How are we going to do it?

• Review SOL

• Share our thinking behind the SOL with our teams

• Equip our teams to be able to contribute to the creation of SOL

• Be 'open to learning'

The learning journey process is..

• Know it, show it, check it, link it

• Show it, check it, link it learn it

• Link it, learn it, check it, show it, know it

• Link it, learn it, show it, know it.