Provide Models is one of Rosenshine’s Principles of Daily Instruction which states that teachers should model tasks and skills to their students. This could involve the teacher demonstrating how to complete a task, or providing sample products to illustrate what is expected. By providing models, students can observe what is expected and have a clear understanding of the task at hand. This can then help them to complete the task with minimum confusion and maximum efficiency.

1. Model Thinking Aloud: This strategy involves modeling the thought processes that occur while working on a problem. For example, a teacher could demonstrate how to solve a mathematical equation while verbally expressing their thinking.

2. Model Challenges: This strategy involves presenting students with a challenging problem and then modeling the steps to solve it. For example, a teacher could explain a complex algebra problem and then show students how to solve it.

3. Model Problem Solving: This strategy involves modeling the process of problem solving rather than the actual solution. For example, a teacher could demonstrate how they would approach a complex physics problem and then explain the steps they would take to solve it.

4. Model Inquiry-Based Learning: This strategy involves modeling the process of inquiry-based learning. For example, a teacher could demonstrate how to ask questions, analyze data, and draw conclusions to answer a research question.

5. Model Reflection: This strategy involves modeling the process of reflection on learning. For example, a teacher could explain the importance of reflecting on their learning and then demonstrate how to do it.

6. Model Note Taking: This strategy involves modeling the process of note taking. For example, a teacher could explain the importance of taking notes during a lecture and then demonstrate how to do it.

7. Model Metacognition: This strategy involves modeling the process of metacognition. For example, a teacher could explain the importance of reflecting on one’s own learning and then demonstrate how to do it.

8. Model Collaborative Learning: This strategy involves modeling the process of collaborative learning. For example, a teacher could explain the importance of working together and then demonstrate how to do it.

9. Model Critique: This strategy involves modeling the process of providing constructive feedback. For example, a teacher could explain the importance of providing feedback and then demonstrate how to do it.

10. Model Self-Assessment: This strategy involves modeling the process of self-assessment. For example, a teacher could explain the importance of self-assessment and then demonstrate how to do it.


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