Discovery Learning was introduced by Jerome Bruner, and is a method of Inquiry-Based Instruction. This popular theory encourages learners to build on past experiences and knowledge, use their intuition, imagination and creativity, and search for new information to discover facts, correlations and new truths.
The 5 Principles of Discovery Learning Model :
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Problem Solving
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Learner Management
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Integrating and Connecting
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Information Analysis and Interpretation
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Failure and Feedback
How to integrate the Discovery learning model techniques in the classroom
Teachers should be well-designed, highly experiential and interactive. They can use stories, gamification, visual aids and AI tools to grab the attention of students that will help them build curiosity and interest, and lead learners in new way of thinking creatively, mindful action, self-reflection wisely.
The learners can reach the results on their own. By exploring and manipulating situations, struggling with questions and controversies,by performing experiments, learners are more likely to remember concepts and newly acquired knowledge.