Information Processing Family Models

Project-based Learning Method

• Focus centered on student.
• complex projects
• enhances quality of learning and leads to higher-level cognitive development with the help of teacher and engagement in lessons.

Example of project-based learning

• This method is great for big/complex projects. Such as researching about the different planets in groups and putting data together and analyzing it and finally presenting it in a form of a poster, or video, or slideshow.

Inquiry Based Learning

• students view themselves as active participants in learning process
• students plan and carry out investigations
• students raise questions
• teacher is less involved in direct teaching
• teacher does more modeling, guiding, facilitation, and continual assessment of student work.

Example of Inquiry Based Learning

• Students are presented with the topic of Pollution..questions can be made regarding what some problems are and then of course they must come up with solutions. Teacher is there to support when it is needed.

Socratic Method

• This method is valuable especially in a place where students learn ethics...
• the goal is for students to think critically

Steps

• 1. pick controversial topic & provide questions for students or have them develop their own questions, or make questions together. (Gun control) 2. Begin the discussion - teacher first, then students later on in year.. 3. focus on topic 4. time for all members to talk 5. students need to elaborate & clarify contributions.