Interpretation Construction Design Model or more popularly ICON Model is a constructivist model of teaching learning. this is an innovation in the field of Educational Technology during the last decade of the last century, which came to be popular in the first decade of 21st century

1. A PRESENTATION ON
INTERPRETATION CONSTRUCTION
(ICON) MODEL
BY
DR. RAJIB SAHA
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
THE WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY OF TEACHERS’ TRAINING, EDUCATION PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION

2. BACKGROUND
John B. Black & Robbie O. Mcclintock
(Columbia University Teachers’ College)
Instruction Based On Observations and Constructing Information Well
Associated
Learning Theory
Cognitive
Learning Theory
Several other
instructional
design theories
Computer
Supported
Learning
Environment
Interpretation Construction Model

3. SPECIFICATION OF THEORY
Goals And Preconditions
Interpretations (Understandings) Based on Observations and Background Contextual
Information.
Principles
1. Study is a Better Description of the Learning Process.
2. Learning Should Involve Authentic Tasks and Situations.
Condition Of Learning
1. Studying is What Students Are Doing When They Construct Knowledge.
2. Studying Occurs Best in an Environment that has been Established For Learning.
Role Of Facilitator
Create a Study Support Environment (SSE).

4. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Observation
s
Interpretatio
n
Construction
Cognitive
Apprenticesh
ip
Contextualizat
ion
Collaborati
onMultiple
Interpretatio
ns
Multiple
Manifestations
Learners observe
authentic
situations
Learner creates
an interpretation
and a rationale
for that
interpretation
Learner access
background
information
Learner develops
skills under the
guidance of the
teacher
Learners collaborate
in interpretation and
contextualization
Learner gains cognitive
flexibility by being
exposed to other
viewpoints
(interpretations)
Learners enhance
transfer by seeing
multiple
representations of the
same interpretation

5. ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS
ADVANTAGES
Students learn better in a hands-on
environment
Helps students to better relate the
information learned in the classroom to
their lives
Constructivism curriculum also caters to
the students' prior knowledge
Students often work in groups
Students learn social skills
Support each other's learning process
and value each other's opinion and
input
LIMITATIONS
x The training necessary for constructive
teaching is extensive
x Often requires costly long-term
professional development
x With an average number of students in
one classroom, teachers are unable to
customize the curriculum to each
student, as their prior knowledge will
vary
x Constructivism curriculum also
eliminates standardized testing and
grades