1. The Inductive Model: Constructivist Learning
The Inductive Model is often called guided discovery and is grounded in the principles of constructivism
Primary Goal:
Develop a deeper understanding of content and critical thinking skills. .

2. Constructivism
A view of learning that suggests that students can develop their own understanding through active participation

3. I. Constructivist Learning Overview
Places the learner at the center of the learning process – not the teacher
Students are active participants
Emphasis placed on thinking & motivation
Students compare & contrast/ similarities & differences
Students find patterns & make generalizations
Students apply information to real life situations

4. A Teacher-Demanding Learning Process
Teacher must:
Provide safe & supportive
learning environment
Be skilled at questioning
Have clear learning
objectives
Have motivating activities
Monitor students
Make instant decisions
Present accurate examples
Guide student understanding

5. IV. Planning Lessons with The Inductive Model
3 essential steps:
Identify Topics: from outcomes; standards, etc.
2. Specify Learning Objectives
What do you want students to learn/know?
What thinking skills do you want students to develop?
3. Select Examples/Non Examples
In which the information the students need to understand is clearly observable.

6. V. Implementing Lessons Using The Inductive Model
Phase
Description
Phase 1: Introduction
Introduce activity to students
Pose a question to investigate
Phase 2:
The Open-Ended Phase
Student involvement
Teacher presents open-ended questions
Phase 3:
The Convergent Phase
Teacher narrows student responses
Teacher guides students
Phase 4: Closure
Students identify characteristics of concept, state principles, rules, etc.
Phase 5:
The Application Phase
Assignment to apply knowledge
Links new learning to prior knowledge

7. VI. How does this model allow for teacher flexibility?
Examples
Creativity
Teaching “Off the top of your head”
Pedagogical content knowledge
Length of lesson
Fostering cooperation

8. Assessment
Teachers must make sure that learning objectives, learning activities, and assessments are aligned.

9. View Video Clip of Inductive Model in Action