Guided Discovery

Major Characteristics Minimal instructions Student based learning Mainly in Elementary School Adventure Education Use of questioning Outcome of information learned will vary between classes

Implications of Style Pre impact – instructor prepares activities and directs learning towards objectives Impact – Students will learn only what they get out of it. Students may not learn the information planned for the day Post impact – Instructor might have to make additional activities if objectives were not met

Strengths and Weaknesses Strengths – Students have a lot of responsibility Students are able to learn at their own rate Weaknesses – objectives might not be met Need a highly motivated class