CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A threshold concept refers to core concepts in a subject where understanding these concepts is key to transforming the way students understand a whole subject, allowing them to move on in their learning (Cousin, 2006; Meyer & Land, 2003).

Detailed explanation-2: -Here are a few examples of difference thresholds: The smallest difference in sound for us to perceive a change in the radio’s volume. The minimum difference in weight for us to perceive a change between two piles of sand. The minimum difference of light intensity for us to perceive a difference between two light bulbs.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is a threshold concept? A ‘threshold concept’ is a concept that, once understood, changes the way that a person thinks about a topic. Jan Meyer and Ray Land explain: ‘A threshold concept can be considered as akin to a portal, opening up a new and previously inaccessible way of thinking about something.

Detailed explanation-4: -The threshold hypothesis is a hypothesis concerning second language acquisition set forth in a study by Cummins (1976), which stated that a minimum threshold in language proficiency must be passed before a second-language speaker can reap any benefits from language.