Domain
Explanation & Modelling
New ideas fail in the gap between the expert's head and the novice's. These techniques shrink the gap: small steps, concrete before abstract, the expert's invisible thinking made visible.
The problems
- “They’re lost five minutes into my explanation”1 technique
- “They can do it with me but not without me”1 technique
- “Abstract concepts just don’t land”write-ups coming
- “They copy the board without thinking”1 technique
- “Multi-step tasks fall apart at step two”1 technique
The techniques
Worked ExamplesStrong researchShow a complete solution and study it together before students try their own.Also on this shelf, write-ups coming: Small Steps · I–We–You · Think Aloud · Name the Steps · Example First · Non-Examples · Model the Notes · Dual Code It.