Comparison of Strengths

and Weaknesses of
Information Processing Model
and Behavioural Model of
Teaching
and
Complement of Both Theories

Presented by:
Mr. Amareson Munusamy

Information Processing
Model
Information Processing Model of
Memory the process of learning,
memory and forgetting.
Gagnes Information Processing
Model explained how people obtain
information through learning process.

 Expository Teaching Model

a way of presentation of
information or learning
contents to pupils directly in
the classroom.
Inquiry Teaching Model the
process of using questionnaire
or procedures to derive answer
or conclusion from questions or
problems of inquiry posed.

Behavioural
Model
Direct Instruction Model
teacher demonstrates the
ways and steps to perform a
certain activity in the class.

 Mastery Learning - theory and

practice of using remedial teaching
based on the feedback of the
performance of pupils to assist
pupils to achieve the learning
objectives.
Programmed Instruction Model
the application of technology and
computer system in the teaching
process.
Simulation occurs in a controlled
condition and is purposely created
to resemble the actual situation.

Comparison of
Strengths and
Weaknesses of
Behavioural Model
and Information
Processing Model

Behavioural
Model

Information
Processing
Model

Effective learning
process especially in
subjects such as
Mathematics

Efficient learning
process can be
conducted in subjects
such as Science.

Learner responses
effectively to their
learning process

Encourages and
develops students
creative and critical
thinking skills

Teacher plans the

class lessons and
structured
management.

The learning process

makes students to
participate actively

Enhance memory
Simplification of the
memorizing process. memorizing process
by summarizing the
lesson or knowledge
learned.

S t r e n g t h s

Behavioural Model

Information
Processing Model

Teacher-centered

Student-centered.

Students do not
have chance to
develop their
creative and critical
thinking skills

Requires time for

students to think and
analyze the learning
process.

Reinforcement are
done regularly and
may not be
effective

Rewards
encourages students
to learn and
contribute in the
learning process

Students learn
passively

Teacher may not be

able to structure the
lesson well

We a k n e s s e s

Complement of
Behavioral Model
and
Information Processing
Model

Students should be motivated to be an

independent learner in order to help them to
learn and understand their learning process
better.
Behavioral Model
Teacher gives direct
instructions

Information
Processing Model
Students do their
inductive thinking

Learners learn through students explore and

teacher instructions
discover new
and demo
knowledge through
their findings
Students goes through Students goes through
dependent learning
independent learning
process
process
For example: Experiments in science subject
Photosynthesis experiment

 Teacher instructs his or her students to

work in group in order to formulate their
thinking skills.
Teacher serves as an instructor and
facilitator as students do their learning
process.
The learned topic is also summarized
and presented
by students in graphic organizers.
Behavioral Model
Information
Processing Model
Prevents students
from developing
their thinking skills

Develops students
creative and critical
thinking skills

Learning Process is
not effective as
students acts as
passive learners

Effective learning
process through
graphic organizers

For example: Group

work in
Language Subjects

Point of view of students regarding a topic

are important so that teacher can evaluate
students understanding on what they have
learned.
Questioning and sharing of ideas are vital
in developing students understanding.
Behavioral Model

Information
Processing Model

Direct input of
knowledge by teacher

Inquiry training

Teacher centered

Student centered

Passive learning one

way learning

Active learning two

ways learning

For example: Maths

Quiz
Application of
formula

The plan of learning lesson is done

through the strategy given by behavioural
model so that the teacher are able to
control the class management.

Behavioral Model

Information
Processing Model

Teacher plans the

lesson plan and plans
the flow of the
learning process

Students are able to

decide on topics that
they are going to
learn

Highly structured and Poorly structured and

good class
bad class
management
management

The End
Thank You =)