Exposition and Discovery Learning
Exposition and Discovery Learning
EXPOSITORY APPROACH???
The
DISCOVERY APPROACH???
The
main content of what is to be learned is not given but must be independently discovered by the students.
DISCOVERY LEARNING
Is an inquiry-based learning approach. This approach of learning encourages students to ask questions and formulate their own conjectures and to deduce general principles from practical examples or experience.
Identify the concept to be learned and skills that lead to understanding of that concept.
Carefully planned and develop a sequence of questions that should be asked to help yours students discover the mathematical concept concerned Prepare a set of specific examples and arrange them in a progression leading to concept discovery Make readily available relevant reference materials and equipment for students use
RULES OF THUMB
Never
give the answer Always wait for your students response Offer frequent feedback. Maintain a climate of acceptance and patience.