2.4.2 Discovery Learning

• What is discovery learning?

  Explore and construct understanding
• What might students study in a science class using discovery learning?

  Density
• What is the main contrast between discovery learning and direct instruction?

  Active vs. passive learning
• What example is given for a discovery learning activity in a science class on density?

  Testing objects in water
• In discovery learning, the teacher acts as a facilitator
• A discovery learning environment emphasizes passive listening by students.

  False
• Discovery learning aligns with the theory of constructivism
• In discovery learning, learners engage in active exploration rather than passive teaching.
• Match the features with the corresponding learning approach:

  Discovery Learning ↔️ Facilitator

  Direct Instruction ↔️ Lecturer
• What type of activity might a teacher use to teach density in discovery learning?

  Testing objects in water
• Direct instruction is the primary focus of a discovery learning environment.

  False
• Primary source documents are used in discovery learning to study historical events.


  True
• What type of thinking does discovery learning encourage?

  Critical thinking
• For what type of topics might discovery learning be less effective?

  Topics requiring direct instruction
• Critical thinking is a key benefit of discovery learning.


  True
• Discovery learning can be more time-consuming than direct instruction
• Arrange the example activities by teaching method:

  1️⃣ Discovery Learning: Designing and testing race cars

  2️⃣ Direct Instruction: Teacher lectures on Newton's laws

  3️⃣ Project-Based Learning: Creating a roller coaster model
• Students studying density by testing objects in water is an example of discovery learning.


  True
• Arrange the teacher's roles in discovery learning:

  1️⃣ Facilitator

  2️⃣ Scaffolder

  3️⃣ Questioner
• In a discovery learning activity for science, students might experiment with objects in water to discover the principles of density
• In a discovery learning activity on density, what do students discover by experimenting with objects in water?

  Principles of density
• What is the teacher's role in discovery learning?

  Facilitator
• Match the teaching method with its emphasis:

  Discovery Learning ↔️ Active exploration and construction of knowledge

  Direct Instruction ↔️ Direct presentation of information

  Project-Based Learning ↔️ Application of knowledge through projects
• Discovery learning aligns with constructivism.


  True
• A key principle of discovery learning is active exploration
• Learners in discovery learning are actively involved in problem-solving.


  True
• Which principle of discovery learning emphasizes that learners build knowledge based on their prior experiences?

  Constructivism
• Match the teaching method with its description:

  Discovery Learning ↔️ Teacher guides and facilitates

  Direct Instruction ↔️ Teacher is the primary lecturer
• A key characteristic of a discovery learning environment is active exploration
• What is the primary focus of discovery learning?

  Active exploration
• Which theory does discovery learning align with?

  Constructivism
• In discovery learning, teachers provide scaffolding
• Match the teaching task with the learning approach:

  Discovery Learning ↔️ Design Activities

  Direct Instruction ↔️ Prepare Lectures
• Describe an example of a discovery learning activity in science.

  Testing objects for density
• What might students do in language arts for a discovery learning activity?

  Identify sentence patterns
• Discovery learning can increase intrinsic motivation in students.


  True
• Discovery learning requires strong guidance and scaffolding from the teacher.


  True
• Discovery learning actively engages students in the learning process, which can increase intrinsic motivation
• Discovery learning is always the most efficient method for every topic.

  False
• Discovery learning is learner-centered, unlike direct instruction.


  True