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  Case: The Upside-Down Model
In today's classrooms, we want to teach students to become self learners and discover the knowledge they have within. One way to do this is the Upside-Down model. This is also called the "You-We-I" method. Using this method, you give students a problem or task that you haven't taught and see if they can use prior knowledge to figure it out. I really like this model because it shows me what students know before teaching. I also like to see the strategies they use while working. The hard part for me is keeping those students that don't know where to begin or that don't know it so they won't do it on task. How do I keep these students engaged in the activity?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
The solution may be as simple as pairing them with another student. Be careful not to select someone overbearing. Pick a student that is friendly and confident. Maybe that student can be a guide and through socialization, provide the background knowledge.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like this, especially as an ESOL strategy.
Rated On: February 26, 2020 4:38 am
Rated By: Emily Malley
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Good simple solution.
Rated On: October 16, 2020 4:50 am
Rated By: yzeDuh