OK model
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OK Model
Observing Knowledge (OK) Model is a model designed to perceive knowledge from the basic scientific learning skills, which are naturally learned skills of human beings.
OK model is composed of the following steps[1].
1. Observationis the act of noticing or paying attention to any material or action which uses the five senses of an individual. And can also be done by using observation tools which help human being to undergo a keen observation to a certain specimens to be used in furture scietific studies. [2]
2. Comparison and Classification:
Comparison is the act of perceiving resemblances and contrasts,similarities and differences of a certain thing or act. Clasification is the grouping together of different material things or acts with resemblances or similarities.
3. Transferring is the application of previous knowledge that had skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation.
4. Inferring (to generate knowledge)is the act of drawing conclusion through reasons from gathered facts and evidences by using the learning skills of step 1-3 above.
The OK model can be express as in the following diagram[3]:
Reference
[1],[3] Ngamsom,Surapong.(2006).A New Model for Bilingual Education; English for Integrated Studies Curriculum, A Case Study at SPSS.
[2] Ngamsom,Surapong.(2007).Effectiveness of English for Integrated Study Model for Rayong Municipality Primary School in Rayong Province, Thailand
