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Abu-Sayf, F. K.; Stepans, Joseph – Education, 1979
A theoretical model depicting the mental process of inquiry is presented and discussed. It is mainly composed of givens, operations, transitional outcomes and terminal outcomes. The different mental paths followed as well as the various alternative outcomes are also discussed and a number of implications deduced. (Author)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes, Learning Theories, Models

Garrett, Larry N.; Heyl, R. James – Social Studies, 1976
A model for teaching social studies by the discovery approach is presented. The authors maintain that the temporal inquiry teaching model holds considerable promise for encouraging student enthusiasm, emphasizing higher cognitive levels, and stimulating divergent student thinking and activity. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Discovery Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry, Learning Activities