Questions and Answers - Blog 3

Throughout the last few weeks of instruction, I have learned how Cognitively Guided Instruction can greatly benefit student's learning. I have several questions about CGI. How do teachers use CGI in their classroom and plan for timely instruction? I understand that teachers will plan lessons that allow students to develop their own strategies to solve problems, but how to they do this in a timely manner. I am having a hard time understanding how teachers plan their weekly or monthly lessons using CGI since the teacher will not know how long it will take for the students to develop an understanding of the concept. How do educators teach the important concepts that students need to know for standardized testing? How do you encouage students to use their own strategies and methods for solving problems in a timely manner? I know that it is important for students to use their own strategies for solving problems, but in order for students to be successful on standardized tests, students must be able to solve problems efficiently. How do teachers use CGI and encourage students to seek their own answers efficiently?