Information Processing Family Models

Project Based Learning

• instructional model for classroom activity that is centered more on the student rather than the teacher
• these activities are more long term, complex, and focus on students using investigating and problem solving skills

Project Based Learning

• These projects are centered around challenging questions or problems that will make students investigate activities, problem solve, design, and descision making.

Project Based LEarning - Example

• Students will create a research project on how poor use of their social media accounts could effect their employment or future employment.

Inquiry Learning

• a form of active learning that begins with asking questions, problems, or scenarios.
• this problem is often assissted by a facilitator
• students will identify and research issues and questions to develop their knowledge or solutions

Inquiry Learning

• 5 E Learning Cycle
• Engagement - object,event, or question used to engage students
• Exploration - hands on activities with guiadance
• Explanation - students explain their understanding of concepts & processes
• Elaboration - apply concepts, and build on or extend understanding & skill
• Evaluation - students assess their knowledge, skills, & abilities

Inquiry learning - Example

• I will show examples of different metaphors and similes and have students discuss and decipher the similarities and the differences between the two.
• Students will then take a passage from The Great Gatsby and locate the different similes and metaphors to support their new found knowledge.

Socratic Dialogue

• Critical thinking is the primary goal
• Create open ended questions
• Teacher will begin the discussion (this can change as the year goes on and students begin to feel more comfortable)
• Focus Conversation on topic
• Allow for equal time for all members
• Students will elaborate and clarify their
• Clarify, synthesize, and restate earlier opinions

Socratic Dialogue

• Participants must think and speak persuasively with support
• Which will make them have to actively listen during the discussion
• Participants must demonstrate respect for all thoughts and ideas
• Participants must not interrupt each other

Socratic Dialogue - Example

• After finishing The Great Gatsby, I will ask students what the underlying message is, I will continue to facilitate the discussion to keep students on task. As a class wide discussion we will dive into the different reasonings behind what the ultimate message was and why.