Information Processing System Models

Information Processing Models are complex but here is a brief breakdown of three of the major models used by teachers today!

What is PBL?

• Project based Learning is a teaching model where students work on projects over a long period of time in which they incorporate new ideas as they learn them.

Project Based Learning Key Aspects

• - Long term projects based around complex question
• - emphasizes cooperative learning
• - Allows for hands-on experience and frequently assessment/feedback

What is INquiry Learning?

• inquiry learning is a model based around the learning cycle that incorporates engagement, exploration, explanation, elaboration, and evaluation.

INquiry Learning Key Aspects

• - more individual
• -students actively participate and investigate
• - teachers model wanted behaviors and provide feedback
• - students explore content independently while teachers act as a support/resource

The Socratic Dialogue Model

• This model is a conversation based model where students come to share their ideas/opinions, use supporting evidence, and listen to what others have to say.

Socratic Dialogue Key Aspects

• - helps students critically think about difficult topics
• - students work on communication skills
• - it starts with an open-ended question then each participant shares their answer using supporting evidence
• - students provide meaningful feedback to each other and consider alternative perspectives

Information Processing is used to help learners to further enhance their respective skills and understand the ideas presented.