Comparison of Strengths and Weaknesses of

Information Processing Model and Behavioural Model of Teaching

and Complement of Both Theories

Information Processing ModelInformation Processing Model of

Memory – the process of learning, memory and forgetting.

Gagne’s Information Processing Model – explained how people obtain information through learning process.

Expository Teaching Model – a way of presentation of information or learning contents to pupils directly in the classroom.

Inquiry Teaching Model – the process of using questionnaire or procedures to derive answer or conclusion from questions or problems of inquiry posed.

Behavioural Model

•Direct Instruction Model – teacher demonstrates the

ways and steps to perform a certain activity in the class.

• Mastery Learning - theory and practice of using remedial teaching based on the feedback of the performance of pupils to assist pupils to achieve the learning objectives.

• Programmed Instruction Model – the application of technology and computer system in the teaching process.

• Simulation – occurs in a controlled condition and is purposely created to resemble the actual situation.

Comparison of Strengths and Weaknesses of

Behavioural Model and Information Processing

Model

Behavioural Model Information Processing Model

Effective learning process especially in subjects such as Mathematics

Efficient learning process can be conducted in subjects such as Science.

Learner responses effectively to their learning process

Encourages and develops students creative and critical thinking skills

Teacher plans the class lessons and structured management.

The learning process makes students to participate actively

Enhance memory memorizing process.

Simplification of the memorizing process by summarizing the lesson or knowledge learned.

S t r e n g t h s

W e a k n e s s e s

Behavioural Model Information Processing Model

Teacher-centered Student-centered.

Students do not have chance to develop their creative and critical thinking skills

Requires time for students to think and analyze the learning process.

Reinforcement are done regularly and may not be effective

Rewards encourages students to learn and contribute in the learning process

Students learn passively Teacher may not be able to structure the lesson well

Complement of Behavioral Model

and Information Processing

Model

Students should be motivated to be an independent learner in order to help them to learn and understand their learning

process better.

Behavioral Model Information Processing Model

Teacher gives direct instructions

Students do their inductive thinking

Learners learn through teacher instructions and demo

students explore and discover new knowledge through their findings

Students goes through dependent learning process

Students goes through independent learning process

For example: Experiments in science subject Photosynthesis experiment

Teacher instructs his or her students to work in group in order to formulate their thinking skills.

Teacher serves as an instructor and facilitator as students do their learning process.

The learned topic is also summarized and presented by students in graphic organizers.

Behavioral Model Information Processing Model

Prevents students from developing their thinking skills

Develops students creative and critical thinking skills

Learning Process is not effective as students acts as passive learners

Effective learning process through graphic organizers

For example: Group work in Language

Subjects

Point of view of students regarding a topic are important so that teacher can evaluate students understanding on

what they have learned.Questioning and sharing of ideas are vital in developing

students understanding.

Behavioral Model Information Processing Model

Direct input of knowledge by teacher

Inquiry training

Teacher centered Student centered

Passive learning – one way learning

Active learning – two ways learning

For example: Maths QuizApplication of formula

The plan of learning lesson is done through the strategy given by behavioural model so that the teacher are able to

control the class management.

Behavioral Model Information Processing Model

Teacher plans the lesson plan and plans the flow of the learning process

Students are able to decide on topics that they are going to learn

Highly structured and good class management

Poorly structured and bad class management

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