Cognitive Flexibility Theory

I think this model seems like a combination of the STAR model, Case-based learning, and some of the others because it involves presenting a problem/case and providing students with different perspectives like in the STAR legacy model to help them solve the case or problem. I like how it also incorporates students having to use the different concepts they learn in multiple contexts. I think that this model would be beneficial because it gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a new way while essentially constructing their own knowledge about the subject.

I could possibly see some students becoming frustrated if they can not figure out the problem/case on their own. So, I think in some cases it would be beneficial for students to complete this learning theory in groups. Additionally, I could see how this model would be time consuming to create since it involves combining cases, different perspectives, etc. It would be helpful for "teams" of teachers at school to collaborate to create these models to use in the classroom.

I would definitely be willing to try this model out in my future classroom. I could see how it would be beneficial for students to apply their knowledge in different contexts while collaborating with their peers to express their point of view and providing feedback on their peers' point of view. I like the constructivist approach because I think that students will retain the knowledge better if they are the ones building their own knowledge.

I think there are several tools that could be used to carry out this learning model online. I think Viddler could be used to present a perspective, and students could comment on the video and see what other students have commented on. Additionally, students could benefit from going through different contextual simulations where they have to apply what they have learned.