Icon model of teaching

Interpretation Construction Design Model or more popularly ICON Model is a constructivist model of teaching learning. this is an innovation in the field of Educational Technology during the last decade of the last century, which came to be popular in the first decade of 21st century

1. A presentation on Interpretation Construction (ICON) Model By Dr. Rajib saha Assistant Professor The west Bengal university of teachers’ training, education planning and administration

2. Background John B. Black & Robbie O. Mcclintock (Columbia University Teachers’ College) Instruction Based On Observations and Constructing Information Well Associated Learning Theory Cognitive Learning Theory Several other instructional design theories Computer Supported Learning Environment Interpretation Construction Model

3. Specification of Theory Goals And Preconditions Interpretations (Understandings) Based on Observations and Background Contextual Information . Principles 1. Study is a Better Description of the Learning Process . 2. Learning Should Involve Authentic Tasks and Situations . Condition Of Learning 1. Studying is What Students Are Doing When They Construct Knowledge . 2. Studying Occurs Best in an Environment that has been Established For Learning . Role Of Facilitator Create a Study Support Environment (SSE).

4. Instructional strategies Observations Interpretation Construction Cognitive Apprenticeship Contextualization Collaboration Multiple Interpretations Multiple Manifestations Learners observe authentic situations Learner creates an interpretation and a rationale for that interpretation Learner access background information Learner develops skills under the guidance of the teacher Learners collaborate in interpretation and contextualization Learner gains cognitive flexibility by being exposed to other viewpoints (interpretations) Learners enhance transfer by seeing multiple representations of the same interpretation

5. Advantages and limitations Advantages Students learn better in a hands-on environment Helps students to better relate the information learned in the classroom to their lives Constructivism curriculum also caters to the students' prior knowledge Students often work in groups Students learn social skills Support each other's learning process and value each other's opinion and input LIMITATIONS The training necessary for constructive teaching is extensive Often requires costly long-term professional development With an average number of students in one classroom, teachers are unable to customize the curriculum to each student, as their prior knowledge will vary Constructivism curriculum also eliminates standardized testing and grades