Advantages+and+Disadvantages+I-Search+Model

** 1. Technology can enhance I-Search unit. It keeps them on track, provides access to information in varied formats (important for phase 1 and 2), and helps students convey what have learned. **  ** 2. I-Search can provide excellent context for cooperative leaning. some call it we-search since they work in small group to focus on similar research question instead of individually. ** ** 3. I-Search model builds a personal understanding of the research process. ** ** 4. Encourages stronger student writing. ** ** 5. Students get to select topics of personal interest. **
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** 1. This model is used more in middle and high school rather than elementary school. ** ** 2. This model could be frustrating for the students who struggle in writing. ** ** 3. This model could be challenging to the students who have hard time thinking on their own and collaborating with other students. ** ** 4. This model takes alot of planning, teaching, and modeling from the teacher's part. **