Arrange the phases for syntax of Group Investigations Model in correct sequence:

A. Students formulate study task and organise for study

B. Students analyse progress and process

C. Students encounter puzzling situation

D. Independent and Group study

E. Students explore reactions to the situation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

Teaching models are plans for developing curriculum, determining instructional goals, and selecting instructional materials. Syntax refers to the order in which tasks are performed in order to organise a complete instructional programme.

Key Points

• There are five elements of the teaching models:
  • Focus
  • Syntax
  • Social System
  • Principle of Reaction
  • Support System 
• ​Syntax refers to the order in which tasks are performed in order to organise a complete instructional programme.
• Group Investigation is a cooperative learning technique that combines classroom engagement and communication with the academic inquiry process.
• Group Investigation Model of Learning and Teaching: Syntax
  • Phase One - Learners encounter puzzling situations (planned or unplanned).
  • Phase Two - Learners explore reactions to the situation.
  • Phase Three - Learners formulate study tasks and organize for study (problem definition, role, assignments, etc.).
  • Phase Four - Independent and group study.
  • Phase Five - Learners analyze progress and process.
  • Phase Six - Recycle activity.

​Thus, C, E, A, D, and B are the correct sequence. ​Additional Information

• Focus:
  • it is simply an objective that explains why a particular topic is being taught in the classroom.
  • It simply determines the student's behaviour in the classroom by assuming the student's behaviour before instructing.​
• Social System
  • It covers the roles of students and teachers, as well as their interactions.
  • It's all about a teacher's, student's, and activity's own activities.
• ​Principle of Reaction
  • The reaction of the teacher when a learner responds to something 
• Support System 
  • It refers to the materials used to assist a teacher in instructing students using any teaching method.
  • It could be a journal, textbook, essay, newspaper, blog, audio-visual aids, or other educational materials.