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1 Newbern Lacey Newbern Mr. Townsend Educational Psychology 25 November 2023 Unit 5 Assignment I, as a student, have experienced different approaches to learning depending on the subject being taught. Whether I had to work alone or in a group, I didn’t have any issues once instructions were given. I understood the importance of asking questions to truly grasp the information and make it my own. In my opinion, there should be a balance in how we teach students. Making mistakes and learning from them is a part of human nature, which aligns with discovery learning. However, I strongly believe that students benefit more from various forms of partly guided instruction, such as discovery learning, inquiry learning, experiential learning, or constructivist learning. The discovery model, first introduced by Jerome Bruner in 1966, is a technique that encourages learners to draw on their past experiences and knowledge. Instead of simply absorbing information, learners are urged to use their intuition, imagination, and creativity to seek out new information and uncover facts, correlations, and new truths. In this approach, the learner is actively engaged in finding answers and solutions. In contrast to traditional teaching methods where students are given explicit instructions or presented with a fully prepared lesson, the discovery model involves the teacher posing questions related to the subject matter. This empowers students to take charge of their own learning and develop problem-solving skills as they search for solutions. By allowing students to learn at their own pace, this approach also alleviates the stress of meeting deadlines. To effectively implement the discovery model, the teacher should make connections between new material and previous knowledge, making the learning experience more relatable and realistic for students. For instance, in mathematics, rather than using unfamiliar scenarios or

2 Newbern problems, teachers should utilize examples that students can easily relate to. Additionally, Christopher Pappas suggests incorporating stories, games, and other interactive tools to spark curiosity and interest in learners. This way, learners will remember the information more vividly since they were. Also, as a teacher, you must be prepared to adapt at a moment's notice. As mentioned by Georgia Mathis in her book "Inquiry-Based Learning: The Power of Asking the Right Questions," a student's curiosity can lead the lesson in a different direction than we had previously planned. However, as instructors, we have the ability to take their questions and incorporate them into the lesson. The art of teaching lies in asking the right questions and guiding students to find the answers themselves. Instead of directly answering their questions, a teacher, as highlighted by Seifert and Sutton in "Educational Psychology, Center for Open Education, University of Minnesota, MN, page 202" will ask additional questions based on the student's initial comments. This also enhances our flexibility as teachers because we never know what questions may arise from the students. As a teacher, I strongly believe that partially guided instruction is excellent for classroom teaching. It's a method I personally experienced not only in school but also from my parents, and I really benefited from it. What I've noticed throughout my years of working in schools is that students always want to understand why things are the way they are. They appreciate it when they discover the answers on their own rather than being simply told. This approach also tends to stick with them more because they've put in the effort to acquire that knowledge. Over the past summer, some of my former students remembered things I had told them repeatedly. This is because I encouraged them to think about the given situations instead of providing direct answers. I presented them with scenarios and had them ponder the questions themselves. As a result, the majority of them started to understand the "why" behind things because they took the time to search and contemplate. Like Kevin from the Center for Open Education at the University of Minnesota said on page 202, this type of learning not only helps students acquire new knowledge but also allows them to engage with a more motivating way of learning. It enables them to personalize the content and find it meaningful to their own lives.

3 Newbern Reference Page Educational Psychology (2 nd ). Center for Open Education, University of Minnesota, MN, (page 202) by Seifert K. and Sutton R. Instructional Design Models and Theories: The Discovery Learning Model” https://elearningindustry.com/discovery-learning-model#:~:text=Discovery%20Learning %20was%20introduced%20by,facts%2C%20correlations%20and%20new%20truths “Inquiry-Based Learning: The Power of Asking the Right Questions” by Mathis G. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/inquiry-based-learning-asking-right-questions-georgia- mathis

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