1. LEARNING TO THINK INDUCTIVELY
Chapter 3

2. Inductive Model of Instruction
A method of instruction where teachers use powerful examples to help students learn a concept or generalization

3. What is “thinking inductively”?
Forming concepts by collecting and organizing information
Rolling structure that evolves over time

4. 4 Phases of the Inductive Model
Identifying data
Grouping/Classifying data
Interpreting data and developing categories
Converting categories

5. Phase 1 – Identifying Data
Examine data closely
Label or tag items
Determine attributes
Similarities/Differences

6. Phase 2 – Grouping/Classifying Data
Classify data several times
Cycle back and collect or reexamine data

7. Phase 3 – Interpreting Data & Developing Categories
Reclassify, refine or collapse categories
Categories emerge
Students get control of their data

8. Phase 4 – Converting Categories into Skills
Form hypotheses
Develop inquiry to test hypotheses

9. Classroom Learning Environment
Cooperative learning
Student centered
Teacher guided & monitored