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Conceptual architecture·Medium cognitive demand·20–40 minutes

Analogy Bridge

Use a familiar relational structure to enter an unfamiliar idea, then expose where the analogy fails.

Knowledge
Conceptual · Systems · Transfer
Sequence
Orientation · Modelling · Transfer
Interaction
Medium

Use a familiar relational structure to enter an unfamiliar idea, then expose where the analogy fails. Analogy Bridge is selected when its reasoning mechanism matches an accepted learning requirement and produces evidence a teacher can inspect.

01How the architecture unfolds

  1. Secure the familiar source model.
  2. Name the relationship to be transferred.
  3. Map corresponding parts in the new domain.
  4. Use the mapping to make a prediction.
  5. Mark breakpoints where the analogy misleads.

02The work on each side

Teacher moves

  • Keep the target reasoning visible
  • Press for evidence at consequential decisions
  • Use the final product to diagnose the next move

Student moves

  • Notice
  • Construct
  • Test
  • Revise
  • Justify

03What would count as learning?

  • Students transfer relationships rather than surface features
  • Students can state where the analogy breaks

04Across the curriculum

Science

Electric circuits

Analogy Bridge applies its sequence to Electric circuits so the disciplinary reasoning remains visible.

Economics

Circular flow

Analogy Bridge applies its sequence to Circular flow so the disciplinary reasoning remains visible.