Blog #3- CGI

The last couple class meetings we have centered our learning and focus on the CGI method of teaching. Alot of the aspects of this teaching model we have have been incorporating into Math Methods, but it was interesting to learn about CGI and compare it to project based learning methods.
Cognitively Guided Instruction is student centered with limited teacher interaction. In order for CGI to work students need to have prior knowledge of the topic at hand and they need to be able to develop their own models and strategies to solve various problems. Some key elements that i feel are important to CGI are: recognizing multiple approaches to solving a particular problem, allowing students to show the entire class how they arrived at their answer and owning the work that they have done, and the problems and questions need to be open-ended. These elements and assumptions are important if teachers want to get the most out of CGI.
I plan on using CGI as much as possible. It is a great way to get students proud of their work and claim their findings. I think it is an important tool to use especially with younger students. We could use this tool to shape and form their way of thinking early on.