I almost feel like the teacher on Charlie Brown….Wahwahwahwahwah (however you type that). All these models are starting to run together. I really had to read and re-read this theory to get a “decent” understanding of this theory. This model would be best suited for the medical field. One must be able to spontaneously restructure knowledge and respond to changing situational demands (like in the ER). Students must be very flexible when they use their knowledge so the way they are taught is a huge factor in the type of cognitive structures they create. This type of model also uses Case based real world scenarios. This type of model allows the learner to build upon their knowledge, recall information and use that prior knowledge to find solutions.
Once again I feel that the time to create and execute this type of model would be huge disadvantage for a high school teacher. I am not sure that my students would even benefit from using this type model. I think of my own abilities to even create this type of model and I am every so grateful to Dr. Oliver for allowing us to take on the roll of student versus creator.
Kerry,
ReplyDeleteI also had a little difficulty with this model. I'm sure it can be used in many situations-it's just difficult to think of scenarios.
Kerry -
ReplyDeleteI love the reference to the Charlie Brown teacher because I could totally relate to that. My problem is that while I can think of lots of scenarios that one can do face to face, since I have done a situational training, I am not sure it really can be 100% effective in an online environment. There is still too much of a static "lab" environment.
But for now, I will follow Al's advice and use protection!
Barb
I agree- all these methods/theories/models are really running together. There are so many overlapping elements- which makes sense because when you know a strategy is effective for teaching, it's going to pop up in many different models. I have to reference my notes at lot to keep them straight in my head.
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