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Direct linkHmelo-Silver, Cindy E.; Duncan, Ravit Golan; Chinn, Clark A. – Educational Psychologist, 2007
Many innovative approaches to education such as problem-based learning (PBL) and inquiry learning (IL) situate learning in problem-solving or investigations of complex phenomena. Kirschner, Sweller, and Clark (2006) grouped these approaches together with unguided discovery learning. However, the problem with their line of argument is that IL and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Educational Objectives, Problem Based Learning
KEISLAR, EVAN R. – 1968
BECAUSE OF THE EVER INCREASING EXPANSION OF KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURAL CHANGES, TEACHING CHILDREN TO DISCOVER (DEFINED HERE AS THE ACQUISITION OF AN ABILITY TO FORMULATE AND SOLVE PROBLEMS) SHOULD BE GIVEN CONSIDERABLE SIGNIFICANCE AS AN EDUCATIONAL GOAL. THE PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT IS (1) TO CLARIFY CERTAIN ASPECTS OF TEACHING CHILDREN TO DISCOVER,…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes, Educational Objectives, Problem Solving
Burns, Robert W.; Brooks, Gary D. – Sci Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Behavior, Cognitive Processes, Discovery Learning, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedSchuncke, George M.; Hoffman, Stevie – Social Studies, 1980
Considers how elementary school classroom teachers can employ exploration methods (gathering, evaluation, and synthesis of data related to a specific topic) to help students develop readiness for intellectually complex problem solving. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedHunter, Madeline C. – Educational Horizons, 1973
Article presented a number of questions designed to diagnose methods for assisting underachievers to help themselves to learn effectively. (RK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Discovery Learning, Educational Objectives, Learning Problems
Peer reviewedDwyer, Robert L. – Social Education, 1971
Outlines the advantages of such programs for non-rural youth, one being increased awareness of ecology in their home environment. (DB)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Discovery Learning, Educational Objectives, Environmental Education
Download full textBethlehem Area Schools, PA. – 1966
This curriculum guide, part of a series of science units, provides for differentiation of emphasis of subject areas at different grade levels. It is intended that the unit will be studied in depth by grades 1, 4, and 6. Kindergarten, grades 2 and 3 will study the unit in less detail. "Our Wonderful Sun" is studied in Kindergarten, "Earth in Space"…
Descriptors: Aerospace Technology, Astronomy, Concept Formation, Curriculum Guides
Peer reviewedSenesh, Lawrence – Social Studies, 1993
Reviews the history and development of the "Our Working World" elementary textbook series, an example of the New Social Studies reform movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Describes the Organic Curriculum, which integrated the fundamental ideas of five social science disciplines. Maintains that implementing the K-6 program all at once was an…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Discovery Learning, Economics
Peer reviewedSmith, Christopher A.; And Others – Biochemical Education, 1995
Describes the process of problem-based learning (PBL), discusses the history of the movement, and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of PBL. Explains the advantages of PBL in developing desirable attributes in biochemistry graduates which include being able to generalize, being able to interpret data, and possessing knowledge of relevant…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Biochemistry, Classroom Techniques, Discovery Learning
Bickart, Toni S.; Pierrel, Elaine – Principal, 1999
Technology means more than computers, especially in classrooms for young children. The K-3 technology curriculum should build on children's interest in making things, discovering how things work, and using tools to help accomplish tasks. To prevent computer misuse or overuse, principals must involve teachers in planning the technology curriculum.…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Discovery Learning
Swang, John I. – 1991
The National Student Research Center (NSRC) is dedicated to promoting student research and the use of the scientific method in all subject areas across the curriculum, especially science and mathematics. The NSRC facilitates the implementation of a nationally recognized, innovative, and highly effective approach to instruction called the Student…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning, Educational Objectives, Educational Strategies
Putnam, A. R. – 2001
Research on how the brain works has resulted in wider-scale adoption of the principles of problem-based learning (PBL) in many areas of education, including technology education. The PBL approach is attractive to curriculum developers because it is based on interdisciplinary learning, results in multiple outcomes, is integrated and…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Adoption (Ideas), Classroom Techniques, Competency Based Education
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers
