What is Discovery-based learning?
There are many accepted definitions of this method, however I have found that the following two provide a good basis for general understanding:
Reigeluth & Carr-Chellman define it as “A broad method in which instruction is organized around a process of helping learners to discover a pre-determined model, concept or proposition.” (2009, p. 36)
Alfieri, Brooks, Aldrich and Tenenbaum provide a definition from literature suggesting that “discovery learning occurs whenever the learner is not provided with the target information or conceptual understanding and must find it independently and with only the provided materials.” (2011, p. 2)
Some of the materials used in this form of instruction may include, but are not limited to, board games, computer simulations, and working through manuals.
Reigeluth & Carr-Chellman define it as “A broad method in which instruction is organized around a process of helping learners to discover a pre-determined model, concept or proposition.” (2009, p. 36)
Alfieri, Brooks, Aldrich and Tenenbaum provide a definition from literature suggesting that “discovery learning occurs whenever the learner is not provided with the target information or conceptual understanding and must find it independently and with only the provided materials.” (2011, p. 2)
Some of the materials used in this form of instruction may include, but are not limited to, board games, computer simulations, and working through manuals.