Module 6: Mental Models

In previous modules you learned Personal Power strategies to help students who were low in Personal Power. This module presents strategies and techniques to help students who are low in Mental Models.

Students who don’t have clear Mental Models have difficulty with self-responsibility because they don’t know what is expected of them or understand the standards to which they will be held accountable. They often lack consistency, structure, and accountability in their lives as well as ideals and personal standards. They need vision, mission, purpose, organizational skills, and the how’s and why’s of learning.

Activity Checklist

Open the Learning Activity Checklist (pdf).

Module Six Objectives

At the completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Explain the concept of Mental Models and how they relate to a student's ability to be responsible and self-directed.
• Identify and describe the 18 Mental Models and the specific instructional strategies associated with each.
• Plan and implement the effectiveness of Mental Models strategies in his/her own classroom.