We've started to talk about the Information-Processing Model. The teacher used this model while introducing the method to us. She gave us a puzzle to solve, which is what you do when using IPM. The puzzle had to do with decided which teacher seemed to be the direct instruction teacher and the indirect instruction teacher. We took features from each teacher and matched them up to their model. The teacher taught using IPM to show us how it actually works in the classroom. It showed us how we could use IPM in our own classroom. We were able to connect different resources a teacher had in their room to what type of method they use to teach. For instance, desk setup in a "U" shape tells me the teacher is more IPM then Direct Instruction. Also, materials like computers, magazines, and videos tells you the teacher may use more IPM methods in the classroom. We were able to take this information and solve the puzzle by connecting what we knew about IPM and what goes on in classrooms that use IPM.
IPM is an indirect method of teaching. The teacher is a facilitator. The students work on their own. They are given a puzzle or question to solve. The students go on their own to formulate their answers. It seems like IPM is a really fun and interesting method to use in the classroom. It engages students and helps them reach higher levels of thinking according to Bloom's taxonomy.
We were given an assignment to make a treasure hunt using a strategy having to do with IPM. I decided to do my treasure hunt on Project-Based Learning. PjBL is when students complete projects to learn about something in depth. They work on their own without the teacher drilling information into their heads. The students create projects, which demonstrate their understanding. The treasure hunt helped us develop a project using IPM. This assignment helped us work on a lesson that used IPM while we learned about another strategy of IPM. The assignment showed me how to set up a lesson using IPM. By sending out other professionals on a hunt for information, they are participating in IPM because they are given resources and have to find out answers and informations to help them reach a consensus.
I am excited to learn more about IPM so that I can use it in my classroom. I want to know how to assist my students to reach higher levels of thinking. I want to create a fun learning environment for my students so they stay and engaged and learn an abundant amount of information.
This diagram serves as a model to show us how humans process information. I thought it was helpful to view this diagram because it gave me a better understanding of how information gets to a person and where it goes in their memory, either long or short term.
After we completed learning about information processing, we had to develop our own lesson plan. I really enjoyed creating this lesson plan. So far, this is my favorite method. I developed a lesson where students would be given pictures of two different types of plants from two different habitats. Then, they will need to explore on their own the parts of each plants from each habittat. They will need to compare and contrast the parts of each plant to see if they are the same or different. Then, they have to create a project explaining the similarities and differences they discovered on their own. I feel that I have gained a developed understanding of the IPM by doing a lesson plan that incorporates this template. I now know how to incorporate this method in my classroom. It will help me to help my students achieve a higher level of knowledge. They will also be able to work with
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