The Inductive Model: Constructivist

Learning

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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.

Constructivism

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

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

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

IV. Planning Lessons with The Inductive Model

3 essential steps:

1. 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.

V. Implementing Lessons Using The Inductive Model

Phase DescriptionPhase 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

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

Assessment

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

View Video Clip of Inductive Model in Action

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9fDWJMwNk0