While "discovery-based" instructional strategies may have
enjoyed a resurgence, they have recently come under scrutiny, particularly
those strategies which provide no teacher assistance in the learning process.
A new study compared unassisted discover to explicit instruction and then
compared assisted discovery techniques to explicit instruction and other
teaching methods. They found in the 580 classroom comparisons, that
unassisted discovery does not benefit learners. Classrooms which allowed
enhanced discovery, using feedback, worked examples, scaffolding and some
explanation were most successful in learning outcomes.
Alfieri, L et al. (2010). Does discovery-based instruction enhance learning? Journal
of Educational Psychology, (Nov issue preview).
Do you have small group focused teaching combined with Inquiry leaning in your classroom? What do you think about this latest research?
Cheers
Christine
enjoyed a resurgence, they have recently come under scrutiny, particularly
those strategies which provide no teacher assistance in the learning process.
A new study compared unassisted discover to explicit instruction and then
compared assisted discovery techniques to explicit instruction and other
teaching methods. They found in the 580 classroom comparisons, that
unassisted discovery does not benefit learners. Classrooms which allowed
enhanced discovery, using feedback, worked examples, scaffolding and some
explanation were most successful in learning outcomes.
Alfieri, L et al. (2010). Does discovery-based instruction enhance learning? Journal
of Educational Psychology, (Nov issue preview).
Do you have small group focused teaching combined with Inquiry leaning in your classroom? What do you think about this latest research?
Cheers
Christine
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