Modeling

Practices that promote a culture of thinking and learning

Explicit Modeling
● Verbalize Thought Processes: Explain problem-solving steps or
decision-making strategies aloud.
● Demonstrate Skills: Show step-by-step procedures or actions clearly and
directly.
● Provide Examples: Offer concrete instances of desired behaviors or outcomes.
● Encourage Reflection: Prompt students to analyze and discuss modeled
processes or behaviors.
Implicit Modeling
● Lead by Example: Demonstrate desired behaviors and attitudes in everyday
interactions.
● Create a Positive Environment: Establish a culture where modeled values and
dispositions are valued.
● Encourage Peer Modeling: Facilitate opportunities for students to observe and
learn from each other.
● Use Stories and Scenarios: Incorporate narratives or real-life situations to
illustrate modeled behaviors.
Dispositional Apprenticeship
● Involves being a role model of learning and thinking.
● Focuses on modeling attitudes, values, and behaviors for students to emulate.
● Emphasizes the informal and ongoing nature of learning through observation
and reflection.
Cognitive Apprenticeship
● Centers on making thinking processes visible to learners.
● Involves demonstrating expert thinking strategies and problem-solving
approaches.
● Encourages verbalizing thought processes to facilitate understanding and skill
development.
Gradual Release of Responsibility
● Focuses on modeling for independence and autonomy in learning.
● Involves a shift of responsibility from teacher-led instruction to
student-centered practice.
● Emphasizes providing support and guidance until students can demonstrate
mastery on their own.
Interactive Modeling
● Involves learning from examples, practice, and reflection.
● Encourages active participation and engagement in modeled behaviors.
● Emphasizes setting a purpose, guided practice, and feedback to enhance
learning outcomes.