3D MODELS AND C.B.C

Since the inception of CBC, a great challenge has been posed at some point on pedagogical issues relating to learning experience and practical. In most instances Classroom learning has not been experiential since tools to assist in this process had not been fully acknowledged or realized.

3D models or 3D modelling is at the core of #CBC and should be thoroughly explored for use in daily learning. The recently case that got many Teachers unaware of what it could was the KNEC Integrated Learning assessment (#ILA) for Grade 3 Learners, but 3D issues doesn't end here it cuts across the CBC curriculum.

By now as a teacher you should realize that you cannot attend a lesson in class that has no Infusion of ICT in it. Therefore what is 3D-modelling? It is mathematical coordinate based graphic representation of any surface of an object in three dimensions through the help of specialized software. With office 365 this might not be effected.

These three dimensions include Vertices (points), Edges (lines) and Faces (planes).

John Dewey once said that "the most effective education is experiential and that learning is achieved through personal experience and doing"1 and this has been CBC from the beginning where learning is by Personal Experience where

• Key Inquiry Questions - inculcates a personal experience of the learner e.g. How do you behave when you see a stranger?

• Learning Experiences - where learners after doing a given task is required to share experiences with fellow learners.

• Specific learning Outcomes - in this case if learning is by doing the, the skill objective applies most as well as the knowledge and attitude will cover the space for experience.

Therefore let me delve deeper into Pedagogical Benefits of 3D model in CBC classroom learning. They include:

1. 3D models allow for close examination of specimen and an easy way to manipulate unlike when using live or physical specimen. This would go along way in assisting to teach the science based learning activities.

2. It makes a live classroom as you can pan and zoom the diagram in the three dimensions for live viewing.

3. Effective in reducing time for setting up lesson requirements as you don't have to carry a lot of baggage to class. i.e. reduces the donkeys work.

4. captivates learners and retention rate is enhanced though live visualization.

5. can be used for virtual trips into various scenarios

6. Brings outside classroom in the live classroom.

7. Cater for all learners of different categories.

8. reduces time take in the natural laboratory

To see a live action in this. we have prepared a power point with some 3D models that can be used for learning in a CBC class. You can download then open and on the top right there is 3D model tools click it then tap on pan and zoom. Inside the image you will see a pan circle click and hold your cursor there. Now you can pan and zoom any dimension.

I therefore urge Teachers to embrace this and have a change from weak classroom to live and strong classroom.

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Reference

1. John Dewey, Experience and Education (New York Macmillan, 1938)

3D MODEL AND CBC

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