6 | Key Stage 3 National Strategy|Pedagogy and practice
Unit 6: Modelling
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Task 3
Identify opportunities for modelling 20 minutes
Make a list of opportunities for modelling in your subject. Think about the range
of learning needs in the classes you teach, including those at Key Stage 4.
Some teachers are reluctant to undertake modelling for a number of reasons,
even though they realise it is a very important teaching strategy. Identify three
reasons why modelling is important in your subject and three areas of possible
concern.
Why modelling is important
Concerns
Look back to the list of strategies for effective modelling in Resolving the issues
on page 2. Are your concerns covered by any of the suggestions made there?
Look out for further relevant suggestions as you work through the unit.
- learning and using a rhythm in music;
- improving technique when throwing a javelin in athletics.
