LearniDISCOVERY
- It is a method of instruction through
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which
students actively engage with the
material
by exploring, experimenting, and
Learni
DISCOVERY
- a CONTRUCTIVIST THEORY based on the
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idea that students construct their own
understanding and knowledge through
experiencing things and reflecting on
Learni
DISCOVERY
- It is an active, hands-on style of
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learning, originated by Jerome Bruner
in the 1960s.
He is the
psychologist who
developed the theory
in the 1960s. He
believes that
students learn best
when they are
involved in an
Key Principles of Discovery Learning
- Learners engage in
activities that encourage
exploration and inquiry.
Key Principles of Discovery Learning
- Emphasis on developing
students’ problem-solving
and critical-thinking skills.
Key Principles of Discovery Learning
- It fosters intrinsic
motivation by encouraging
learners to ask questions
and seek out new
Key Principles of Discovery Learning
- Learners get the
opportunity to work with
groupmates or learn at their
own pace.
Key Principles of Discovery Learning
- Learners combine prior
knowledge with newly
acquired ones and connect
it to the real world.
Key Principles of Discovery Learning
- Discovery-based learning
is NOT content-oriented
BUT process-oriented.
Key Principles of Discovery Learning
- Not only does learning
occur when we find the
answers, but it also does
occur through failure.
Teacher’s Role
=
Teacher’s Role
Teacher’s Role: Scaffolding Method
It involves
providing
temporary
support to
students as they
explore new
DISCOVERY LEARNING TECHNIQUES
REFLECTIONS
These are efficient ways to gain
insights into what students
manage to learn.
They can write their reflections
about a completed task. Another
option is holding a group
discussion. In this way, learners
can analyze their experiences and
DISCOVERY LEARNING TECHNIQUES
CASE STUDIES
The teacher can divide
students into small working
groups. Afterward, the
students can analyze the
situation and find possible
solutions. The groups may
also evaluate how the
DISCOVERY LEARNING TECHNIQUES
ROLE - PLAYING
It is another way for the
students to get closer to
real life situations. For
this, you will need to
assign roles to the
students, like doctor and
DISCOVERY LEARNING TECHNIQUES
EXPERIMENTS
These are some of the most
common techniques used for
discovery learning. It is an
effective way to put the prior
knowledge of the students into
practice. They will be able to
discover the relationship between
ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANATGE OF
DISCOVERY LEARNING
Development of Critical
Thinking Skills
Engagement
and Motivation
Long-Term Retention
Personalized Learning
ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANATGE OF
DISCOVERY LEARNING
Need for Teacher Gu
Time-Consuming
Varied Student Abili
Confusions and
SAMPLE APPLICATION OF
DISCOVERY LEARNING
Willy Wonka famously said “We are the
music makers. We are the dreamers of
dreams.” He was a constructivist and his
factory is observed to have used the
Discovery Learning Method. It’s what made
his Chocolate Factory so exciting to
children and adults alike. There was hands-
on learning and trying in his factory.
Granted, some of the results weren’t
favorable, but each time something
SAMPLE APPLICATION OF
DISCOVERY LEARNING
In an English class a teacher may
introduce the “dreaded” Shakespeare unit
with lists of vocabulary for each act and a
make students fill out a worksheet while
watching a biographical video about
Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre. If
using the Discovery Learning Method,
however, a teacher could give the
students a handout to create their own
“Shakespearean Insult” by choosing a
SAMPLE APPLICATION OF
DISCOVERY LEARNING
Discovery learning has also been popular in
special-needs facilities for students with
disabilities or learning problems. It has been
proven that it is an incredibly effective method
for allowing students to have a productive
learning environment that promotes questioning
things, discussing ideas, and getting involved. It
also play a key part in getting special needs
students in the same classroom as 'regular'
students, studying the same things, and sitting
the same kinds of exams. This means that
SAMPLE APPLICATION OF
DISCOVERY LEARNING
Discovery learning has also been popular in
special-needs facilities for students with
disabilities or learning problems. It has been
proven that it is an incredibly effective method
for allowing students to have a productive
learning environment that promotes questioning
things, discussing ideas, and getting involved. It
also play a key part in getting special needs
students in the same classroom as 'regular'
students, studying the same things, and sitting
the same kinds of exams. This means that
TOOLS TO
INTEGRATE
WITH
DISCOVERY
Tools to Integrate with Discovery Learning:
TANGIBLE DISCOVERY LEARNING TOOL
• Rubik’s cube
• Origami
• Building Blocks
• Puzzle
• Knitting and Crocheting
• Weaving
• Pottery
• Planting
• Telescope
• Microscope
• Board Games
Tools to Integrate with Discovery Learning:
DIGITAL DISCOVERY LEARNING TOOL
• Google Earth
• Quizlet
• Strategy and Construction
Games
(Minecraft)
• Book Creation (Wattpad)
• Adobe (Photoshop, Indesign,
Illustrator)
• Merriam Dictionary
( Vocabulary Word games)
Tools to Integrate with Discovery Learning:
FOR CAREER WISE
• GAME CREATION
DEVELOPMENT