Information Processing Model

 

The information processing model of teaching is widely inquiry-based learning.  It focuses on concept information, inquiry learning, and synectics.  With information processing models, lessons that are problem-based span several days, or even weeks.  There are four major phases in this model:

1. Presenting the question to the class. 

2. Organizing the class for inquiry. 

3. Assisting students with investigation. 

4. Presenting results and findings. 

A solid, problem-based inquiry lesson begins with the teacher assisting students in identifying the problem, and looking for real-life answers or solutions.  With this mode of teaching, it is important to organize students into collaborative groups for investigation.