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Modelling

The teacher showing how to do a task, often thinking aloud, so pupils can see the expert process.

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All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
Topic
Teaching and learning

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I do we do you do All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
A lesson sequence in which the teacher models (I do), pupils practise with support (we do) and then pupils work independently (you do).
Worked example All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
A step-by-step demonstration of how to solve a problem, used to reduce cognitive load for novices.

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