Steps to construct a model and 3 Phases of Model-Facilitated Learning

Step 1: Identify and define objects and its variables.
Step 2: State the relationship between objects.
Step 3: Test the model for expected outcome.

This model constructing process mirrors the process for writing a computer program!!!

I am loving it!!! All thanks to de Jong and van Joolingen for making it so clear. I concur with the authors on first learning from models, then learning by modeling. lastly reinforce with model-based inquiry learning. these 3 sequential phases of learning activities seem effective.

Learning from model with cognitive scaffolds help novices develop modeling skills. As novices become more skillful, they can then construct models. combining these learning experiences set the stage for model-based inquiry learning...they learn, do, and integrate.