Models, Models Everywhere

As a class we discussed three of the four models used in instruction. Each of the models has an introduction, development and closure.

Below is an example of how a lesson consisting of an introduction, development, and closure could be used in a behavioral model, information processing model, and a social interaction model. Next to the name of each model is the beginning of an example objective.

Behavioral Model: Basic skills and knowledge (Given a word bank...)
Introduction- Access prior knowledge (Say: "I see some students don't know/understand, so I'll teach you...").
Development- Model to the class whatever it is the lesson is about (Show them how to do it).
Closure- Do a formal assessment, possibly an assessment consisting of didactic questions (yes or no questions).

Info Processing: Access information, organize the info, and then reflect (Given a task of solving a puzzle...)
Intro- Give the class a problem to solve (Can use Voki)
Development- Provide resources, give students tasks, inquiry, so they can find solutions to the problem.
Closure- Have students share their findings, and make sure students reach meta-cognition (Can be done by asking how they found the solution).

Social Interaction: Used to build social skills (Given a task to work in a group and whatever content it...)
Intro- Ask students how to behave in a group.
Development- Make up groups, facilitate group roles, and give group materials (Force them to share).
Closure- Students present projects, reflection, feedback (from group members) on how did they work together, contributions, etc.


It is important to note, that a single lesson can be taught using any of these models. The content does not change just because a teacher decides to use on model over another.