Module 3 week 6 application
- 1. Guided Discovery Created by Carrie Esposito Marygrove College CIA-615-MT2-FA15
- 2. What is the Guided Discovery? A renowned cognitive psychologist at Harvard University named Jerome Bruner promoted the approach on the basis that students are more likely to remember concepts and principles when they discover them on their own. Guided Discovery is an inquiry-based learning technique in which students investigate, question, and respond to issues in a constructive manner. Students solve problems using their own experiences and prior knowledge to building knowledge in a very natural way.
- 3. Why is it beneficial? The Guided Discovery Model is “designed to help students develop their critical-thinking abilities” (Eggan and Kauchak, 2012, p. 154). Students are LEARNING BY DOING, rather than passively listening to a lecture or reading a textbook. This hands-on approach creates a lasting impression in students’ minds and they develop a greater sense of ownership for their learning.
- 4. When to use the Guided Discovery Method Guided discovery problems may be used at the start of a new concept or content area, thus allowing students to build upon their prior knowledge of the subject before a new reading or lecture. They may also be used at the end of a unit to allow students to apply what they have learned in a real- world situation.
- 5. Phases in Implementing Guided Discovery Lessons Strategies and Models for Teachers by Paul Eggen and Don Kauchak First, teachers identify topics, create objectives, and provide examples and materials. Next, during an open-ended phase, students are asked to “make observations and comparisons of the examples” (p.137). Then, in the Convergent Phase, “teachers ask more specific questions designed to guide the student to an understanding of the concept” (p.137). Finally, students are guided to define the concept and apply their understanding in a new context.
- 6. Comparing Teaching Models Guided Discovery Concept Attainment Integrative Model Problem-Based Learning “A teaching model that involves teachers presenting students with examples of a specific topic and guiding students to an understanding of that topic” (Eggan and Kauchak, 2012, p. 333). “A teaching model designed to help students of all ages elaborate and reinforce their understanding of concepts and practical thinking”(Eggan and Kauchak, 2012, p. 332) . “An instructional model designed to help students develop a deep understanding of organized bodies of knowledge while practicing critical-thinking skills” (Eggan and Kauchak, 2012, p. 333). “A set of teaching models that uses problems as the focus for developing problem-solving skills, content, and self- regulation” (Eggan and Kauchak, 2012, p. 334).
- 7. See it in Action! Click the following links to see guided discovery lessons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GLu4D7dwTc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEvWlYzmtdo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZeSwQ1vb_Y
- 8. Additional Guided Discovery Resources http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/Guided_discov ery_learning http://www.learning-theories.com/discovery- learning-bruner.html http://www.amazon.com/Strategies-Models- Teachers-Teaching-Thinking/dp/0132179334