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SSAPIO Learning Model
| Learning Theories |
Learning Phases/Activities |
Learning Skills and Techniques |
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| Instructor | Student | Critical | Creative | Collaborative | |
| Cognitive Flexibility Theory | Framing | Scheming | - KWL (Know, Want, Learn) - Taxonomies; Categorization - Graphic Organizers |
- Concept maps - Brainstorming - Idea-spurring questions |
- Team concept webs - Structured controversy - Group-project learning |
| Discovery Learning | Moderating | Discovering | - Summing-up - Debates - Critiques |
- What-if; Suppose - Simulations; Role playing - Journals; Free writing |
- Synch./Asynch. conferencing - Panel discussion - Group investigation |
| Connectionism | Mediating | Connecting | - Compare and contrast - Case-based reasoning - Ranking; Voting |
- Webbing; Associating; Chaining - Trees; Charts; Checklists - Analogies; Metaphors |
- Group Web-page - Peer-review and interview - Team-based reconsideration |
| Elaboration Theory | Stimulating | Elaborating | - Guided questioning - Categorization schemes - KWL (Know, Want, Learn) |
- Reverse brainstorming - Personal journals - Free writing |
- Team competition - Team debates - Group Web-page |
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