Answer to Question #200898 in Psychology for SIHLE

Question

define (2) and deliberate how and in which instances you would use the following teaching strategies in a teaching learning environment. discuss these three strategies by refferring to advantage (2), disadvantages (2) and your own practical examples (2) to further elaborate on your answer.

1.TEACHING CRITICAL THINKING 2.COGNITIVELY GUIDED INSTRUCTION

3.SCAFFOLDING

4.SIMULATION

5.PROBLEM-SOLVING

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Answer 1

Teaching critical thinking skills can be supported by an understanding of Information Fluency. it involves mastering the proper use of information is crucial to our students' success in school and life and also assigning a specific problem is one of the best avenues for teaching critical thinking skills. There are 5 strategies to grow critical thinking skills which include; Be a continuous learner. Learners have a natural sense of curiosity about the world and their profession, Make the right decision for the majority, Listen and consider unconventional opinions. Avoid analysis paralysis and lastly analyze yourself.

Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) is a student-centered approach to teaching math. ... Rather than a math program or curriculum, CGI is a way of listening to students, asking smart questions, and engaging with their thinking—all with the goal of uncovering and expanding every student's mathematical understanding. The Benefits of Cognitive Learning include; improves comprehension, develops problem-solving skills, promotes long-term learning, Improves confidence, and Instills a love of learning. There are numerous practical applications for this cognitive research, such as providing help coping with memory disorders, increasing decision-making accuracy, finding ways to help people recover from brain injury, treating learning disorders, and structuring educational curricula to enhance learning.

Scaffolding is breaking up the learning into chunks and providing a tool, or structure, with each chunk. When scaffolding reading, for example, you might preview the text and discuss key vocabulary, or chunk the text and then read and discuss as you go.

Simulations are instructional scenarios where the learner is placed in a "world" defined by the teacher. They represent a reality within which students interact. The teacher controls the parameters of this "world" and uses it to achieve the desired instructional results. ... A simulation is a form of experiential learning.

Problem solving is the act of defining a problem; determining the cause of the problem; identifying, prioritizing, and selecting alternatives for a solution; and implementing a solution.