learning styles(discovery learning)

Discovery learning is an inquiry-based, constructivist learning theory that takes place in problem solving situations where the learner draws on his or her own past experience and existing knowledge to discover facts and relationships and new truths to be learned. Students interact with the world by exploring and manipulating objects, wrestling with questions and controversies, or performing experiments.

As a result, students may be more more likely to remember concepts and knowledge discovered on their own (in contrast to a transmissionist model). Models that are based upon discovery learning model include: guided discovery, problem-based learning, simulation-based learning, case-based learning, incidental learning, among others.

The theory is closely related to work by Jean Piaget and Seymour Papert.

so what is discovery learning?

discovery learning is when student finding or figuring out by themselves.

Purpose of Discovery Learning 

• To get learners to think for themselves
• To help learners discover how knowledge is formulated
• To promoter higher-order thinking

Characteristics of Discovery Learning

• Teachers set a stage for knowledge discovery
• Teachers rewards exploration and independent thought
• Learners accept the challenge of finding out things for themselves
• Learners operate at higher order cognitive levels

4 from of knowledge in discovery learning

    

concept:a concept is the mane that describes a class of ideas or objects.

facts:a fact is truth

generalization:a generalization is an inference.

law or rules; a statement that cannot be changed, a principle that governs a particular situation or set of conditions.