SCHOOL LEARNING ACTION CELL

DECEMBER 1, 2017

LADY B. ROBERTS
Speaker
P 10 % of what
A we read
S
S 20% of what we hear
I
V
30% of what we see
E

50% of what we hear and see

A
C
T
70%of what we say
I
V 90% of what we say and do
E

DALES CONE OF LEARNING

 What is
Discovery
Learning?
Discovery Learning was
introduced by Jerome Bruner, and
is a method of Inquiry-Based
Instruction. In this popular theory,
learning does not equal absorbing
what was said or read, but actively
seeking for answers and solutions.
Discovery learning is a kind
of teaching that is based on the
student finding things out for
themselves,
looking into problems, and asking
questions.
Essentially, it's all about students
coming to their own conclusions
and asking about things in their
course that might not make
particular sense.
Topic 1: Types
of Animals and
their Habitat
Topic 2: Physical
Changes in Materials
 Teacher presents some examples.

Learners are invited for brainstorming.

Teacher puts more examples.

Learners are invited to compare sets of

examples.

Learners are encouraged to draw

comparison and contrast.
 Learners classify the features and
patterns and uncover some relationships.

Learners finally state the new concept

they have discovered.
 MERITS
Real life experience boosts motivation among
learners.
Fosters observational and analytical skills
Students learn problem solving.
Discovery method is essentially student-
centered.
It promotes autonomy and independence
It ensures higher levels of retention
 DEMERITS

Method is time consuming

Requires highly skilled teacher
Demands intense planning
Not effective in big classes.
 Benefits in the Classroom
There are many benefits that can result
from using cooperative
learning strategies. Here are benefits you
might notice after implementing
cooperative learning tasks in your
classroom:

Cooperative learning is fun, so students

enjoy it and are more motivated.
 Cooperative learning is interactive, so
students are engaged, active participants
in the learning.
Cooperative learning allows discussion
and critical thinking, so students learn
more and remember what they've learned
for a longer period of time.
Cooperative learning requires students to
learn to work together, which is an
important skill for their futures.