Correct, Katie! Appropriate modeling is way important. And that goes all the way from the broad, general, or higher-order modeling you've described to the tactical demonstrations we need to provide in teaching. "Watch me solve this long division problem...."
Indeed, one of my first experiences working with kids with disabilities showed me the value of *appropriate* modeling. I was helping kids who had visual impairments on swimming. I said, "Watch me. Do it like this..." and quickly realized I needed a different model. Sigh.
Correct, Katie! Appropriate modeling is way important. And that goes all the way from the broad, general, or higher-order modeling you've described to the tactical demonstrations we need to provide in teaching. "Watch me solve this long division problem...."
Indeed, one of my first experiences working with kids with disabilities showed me the value of *appropriate* modeling. I was helping kids who had visual impairments on swimming. I said, "Watch me. Do it like this..." and quickly realized I needed a different model. Sigh.