INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS

FOR SOCIAL STUDIES

LESSON 7
 OBJECTIVES
Define an instructional model and explain its importance in instruction
planning
Compare and contrast the different instructional models for social studies.
Explain the procedures for each instructional model and apply it to the
elementary social studies curriculum.
Write a unit or lesson plan in elementary Social Studies that adheres to
one instructional model
INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL
serves as a general framework for the process of learning.
it comprised of a variety of teaching strategies and a set of
step-by-step procedure that should be done to achieve the
instructional goals.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION MODEL
defined as a "highly- structured, teacher-centered strategy that
capitalizes on such behavioural techniques as modelling, feedback,
and reinforcement to promote basic skills acquisition"
HUNTERS SEVEN- STEP MODEL
BY MADELINE HUNTER
1. Anticipatory set
2. Objective and purpose
3. Input
4. Modeling
5. Checking for understanding
6. Guided practice
7. Independent practice
 INQUIRY MODEL
Ellis (2010) defines inquiry as an investigative process
based on the examination of evidence, often using
questioning, hypothesis testing, and data gathering to
arrive at an evidence-based conclusion.
THERE ARE MANY INQUIRY MODELS THAT CAN BE USED BY
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS. AN EXAMPLE OF THIS IS FROM
BANKS (1990) WHO OUTLINED THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

1. Pose a question for inquiry.

2. Encourage students to formulate hypotheses.
3. Gather and analyze data,
4. Determine whether to accept or reject the hypotheses
based o conclusion.
COOPERATIVE LEARNING MODEL
Chapin (2013) defines cooperative learning as a popular
instructional approach in which small groups of students work
together toward a common learning goal.
IN PLANNING COOPERATIVE LEARNING, CHAPIN (2013)
SUGGESTS TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS:

1. Objectives and tasks.

2. Size of the group and the method of assigning members.
3. Roles.
4. Room arrangement and materials.
STUDENT TEAMS ACHIEVEMENT DIVISION
OR STAD
this model promotes individual accountability and teamwork through
the following procedure:

1. Direct instruction
Presentation are communication tools

2. Teams
that can be used as demontrations.

3. Quiz
4. Individual Progress Score
5. Team Recognition
THANK YOU