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Hyndman, Brendon – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2021
This article explores the importance of embedding Active Exploration teaching approaches within PE lessons and how the provision of differing equipment and divergent learning opportunities can enable choice for students to then 'self-discover' solutions to movement problems. The article showcases how Active Exploration approaches to teaching PE…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Active Learning, Physical Activities, Teaching Methods
Brigas, Carlos Jorge – Research in Social Sciences and Technology, 2019
In science education, there is a need to evaluate the behavior of dynamic systems. Representing and explaining processes through educational models or simulations enables students to perform activities where it is easier to understand these processes and discover the essential properties of a system. Performing modeling or simulation activities…
Descriptors: Science Education, Models, Simulation, Teaching Methods
Jiang, Xuan; Perkins, Kyle – Interdisciplinary Journal of Teaching and Learning, 2013
Bruner's constructs of learning, specifically the structure of learning, spiral curriculum, and discovery learning, in conjunction with the Cognitive Load Theory, are used to evaluate the Picture Word Inductive Model (PWIM), an inquiry-oriented inductive language arts strategy designed to teach K-6 children phonics and spelling. The PWIM reflects…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Theories
Connors, Margaret M.; Perkins, Bill – Democracy & Education, 2009
A number of studies have shown that spending time in nature produces cognitive benefits. What if a child's exposure to the out-of-doors is considered not just a beneficial extracurricular activity, but a fundamental building block to an elementary education in math and science? The Young Achievers Science and Math Pilot School operates a 9:30 a.m.…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Educational Strategies, Scientific Principles, Inquiry
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers
George, Paul S.; And Others – 1973
The learning center is a place for using and storing materials that relate to a special interest or curriculum area. It is a place where the students, after consulting with the teacher, may go to work; where ideas, materials, and activities are presented on a variety of levels of difficulty. Teachers, however, must first decide what the role of…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Learning, Learning Activities

Stephens, Diane – English Education, 1987
Suggests that learning comes about by recognizing anomalies, experiencing doubt, and making subsequent changes, and uses a study undertaken in a classroom for learning disabled students to illustrate. (JC)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Discovery Learning

Carroll, William M.; Porter, Denise – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1997
Describes teaching strategies in which children are encouraged to develop computational procedures that are meaningful to them. Authors state that classroom observation reveals most primary students to be capable of developing their own accurate solution procedures for multi-digit addition and subtraction as well as for simple multiplication and…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Associative Learning, Computation, Cooperative Learning

Wolk, Steven – Educational Leadership, 2001
Allowing students one hour of classroom time daily to explore their interests complements the curriculum and creates lifelong learners, though benefits may not show up on test scores. Discovery learning nurtures creativity and love for learning, creates a community of learners, develops self-esteem, teaches skills, and uses real-world resources.…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Lifelong Learning
Helm, Judy Harris, Ed. – 1996
A project is an extended, in-depth investigation of a topic, ideally one worthy of children's attention and energy. This catalog, prepared for an annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, combines articles explaining the project approach in the classroom with summaries of projects displayed at the meeting. It…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Cooperative Learning, Creative Development, Discovery Learning

Jacka, Brian – Journal of Educational Research, 1985
An ambiguity in Gagne and Briggs' model of instructional design was investigated using treatments which contrasted verbal expository and guided discovery forms of presentation. Analysis found the guided discovery method as effective as the expository method on all measures. Implications are discussed. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Grade 6, Instructional Design

Stronck, David R. – American Biology Teacher, 1980
The author discusses various ways that children differ biologically and relates these to their needs during the learning process. Tutoring, individual inquiry, and mastery learning are included in the discussion. (SA)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education

Williams, David L. – Science and Children, 1975
Stresses the importance of learner involvement, and adult patience and understanding, for a child's success in learning and consequently in living. (EB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Intellectual Development
Webb, Donald F., Jr. – 1997
When studying nature and its wonders, children need to be the explorers, the innovators, and the teachers. The adult assumes the role of a facilitator, an observer, and a mediator. If the adult in a given situation is simultaneously and genuinely exploring the area (not just observing children acting upon it), then a bridge may be started to the…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Art Activities, Childhood Attitudes, Discovery Learning

Strickland, Eric V.; Van Cleaf, David W. – Social Studies, 1985
How to use elementary school children as curators of a classroom museum is described. The teacher decides the concept or unit to be showcased in the museum. As curators students are responsible for many tasks including writing descriptive paragraphs for the artifacts and arranging the artifact display. (RM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning