information processing
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Algebra 1: Concepts and Skills
I had an interesting discussion through a Facebook post recently regarding concepts vs skills. I want to share some information I have gathered regarding this topic. I do so, because there were a substantial number of teachers advocating for skill based learning. I hope to initiate some meaningful discussion. Below left is a photo of…
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Information Processing Analogy – Big Picture
Effective instruction is effective because it addresses the key elements of how the brain processes information. I share an analogy to help adults (parents and educators) fully appreciate this. Information Processing Model Below is a model of information processing first introduced to me in a master’s course at UCONN. Here is a summary of what…
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The I in Instruction can be the same I in IEP and IDEA.
I am consistently surprised by the reliance on canned items for students who struggle. There are different reasons students struggle but we know that there are secondary characteristics and factors that inhibit effective information processing that can be addressed with some Individualization. In a math intervention graduate course I teach at the University of Saint Joseph,…
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Retaining Information
Below is a model for information processing (retention and retrieval). Here are a couple key points I want to highlight: A lot of information is filtered out so what gets through? Information that is interesting or relevant. Information that is connected to prior knowledge, is relevant or that is organized has a better change of…
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Memory
One model for memory is called the Information Processing Model or Dual Storage Model. Here’s the suggested process in this model in a class instruction context: Our senses receive stimuli. In the classroom students hear the teacher or a classmate talking, see the teacher’s notes or the note being passed to them, smell various things…