Modeling
Promoting student learning through observation.
Leaf Printing
Age of Students: 3-4 years
The teacher explicitly models for a small group of children the process of selecting leaves and the steps for leaf printing. The children are then given an opportunity to practice printing on their own while the teacher provides needed assistance. The teacher encourages one child to explain the newly learned printing process to 2 children new to the activity.
Cooking Ramen
Age of Students: 4-5 years
The teacher physically and verbally assists a small group of children with cutting ingredients and other tasks to prepare the ramen. The teacher explicitly models for the children by talking them through the process. The teacher uses one child as a model by bringing attention to the way he is cutting the green onion.