Question

Which of the following is a primary goal of the **Information Processing Models** of teaching?

• A. To encourage rote memorization of facts and figures.
• B. To foster creativity and divergent thinking through unstructured activities.
• C. To develop social skills and cooperation through group projects.
• D. To help students learn how to organize, analyze, and process information from the environment.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. To help students learn how to organize, analyze, and process information from the environment.

• Information Processing Models, such as Concept Attainment and Inquiry Training, are focused on teaching students the cognitive strategies they need to process and make sense of information.