Design Treatment
Feature of Cognitive Apprenticeship

Learning Activities - as evidenced in Prototype

(See the 'Your Experience' Page and then the 'activities' link)

Explaining:

Explaining will be a part of every activity. It will be especially evident in the 'Models of Practice' exercise. (See sample lesson plan). As the novices progress in their learning, the amount of 'explaining' will fluctuate. The coach must be able to determine when and how much this occurrs.

Models of Practice, Articulation Experience, 1 to 1, Resource Center, Telecenter

 

Modeling:

Like explaining, modeling will occur in nearly every activity. Especially the first time a novice encounters a learning activity. For example, a coach may model a time or two how to perform personal study, or write a reflection statement, but not any more than that.

Models of Practice, Discussion, Articulation Experience, Resource Center, Telecenter, Sales Experience

 

Coaching/Feedback:

This will also happen during nearly every activity. As the learners engage in different activities, the coach can give informal 'nudges' as necessary. However, there will also be more 'formal' opportunites for the coaches to give feedback to their learners. Learners may also receive peer feedback

Models of Practice, Reflection, Articulation Experience, 1 to 1, Resource Center, Telecenter, Sales Experience

 

Articulation:

Here the learners will be able to 'speak' what they know. This may come in the form of mini- lectures or presentations to others or role plays, etc.

Models of Practice, Discussion, Articulation Experience, 1 to 1, Resource Center, Telecenter, Sales Eperience

 

Exploration:

Learners will have the opportunity to explore alternative explanations or answers to what they are learning or are 'puzzled about'. They may also set new learning goals through this experience.

Discussion, Personal Study

 

Reflection:

Learners will reflect on what they are learning. Sometimes this may be in the form of an informal discussion after an activity, or it may be a 'set aside' activity at any point during the day. It is to help the learner focus their studies and evaluate their performance.

Reflection, personal study, 1 to 1