The Inductive Model: Constructivist Learning . The Inductive Model is often called guided discovery and is grounded in the principles of constructivism Primary Goal: Develop a deeper understanding of content and critical thinking
Dec 29, 2015
The Inductive Model: Constructivist
Learning
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The Inductive Model is often called guided discovery and is grounded in the principles of constructivism
Primary Goal:
Develop a deeper understanding of content and critical thinking skills.
Constructivism
A view of learning that suggests that students can develop their own understanding through active participation
I. Constructivist Learning Overview
• Places the learner at the center of the learning process – not the teacher
• Students are active participants
• Emphasis placed on thinking & motivation– Students compare & contrast/ similarities & differences– Students find patterns & make generalizations– Students apply information to real life situations
A Teacher-Demanding Learning Process
Teacher must:• Provide safe & supportive • learning environment• Be skilled at questioning• Have clear learning • objectives• Have motivating activities• Monitor students• Make instant decisions• Present accurate examples• Guide student understanding
IV. Planning Lessons with The Inductive Model
3 essential steps:
1. Identify Topics: from outcomes; standards, etc.
2. Specify Learning Objectives• What do you want students to learn/know?• What thinking skills do you want students to
develop?
3. Select Examples/Non Examples• In which the information the students need to
understand is clearly observable.
V. Implementing Lessons Using The Inductive Model
Phase DescriptionPhase 1: Introduction • Introduce activity to students
• Pose a question to investigate
Phase 2:
The Open-Ended Phase
• Student involvement
• Teacher presents open-ended questions
Phase 3:
The Convergent Phase
• Teacher narrows student responses
• Teacher guides students
Phase 4: Closure •Students identify characteristics of concept, state principles, rules, etc.
Phase 5:
The Application Phase
• Assignment to apply knowledge
•Links new learning to prior knowledge
VI. How does this model allow for teacher flexibility?
• Examples
• Creativity
• Teaching “Off the top of your head”
• Pedagogical content knowledge
• Length of lesson
• Fostering cooperation
Assessment
Teachers must make sure that learning objectives, learning activities, and assessments are aligned.
View Video Clip of Inductive Model in Action
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9fDWJMwNk0