Guided Discovery Model
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS MODEL: Overall the Guided Discovery is a great model because it is interactive and it can be used effectively on any subject or any grade level. This model helps effectively guide students through topics so that they may have a better understanding of concepts and generalizations rather than facts and dates
POSSIBLE DRAWBACKS OF USING THIS MODEL: I do feel that since it is meant for students to develop meanings and put their ideas into words and form logical thinking skill that the Guided Discovery Model is aimed towards elementary grades rather than secondary education.
HOW I CAN SEE MYSELF USING THIS MODEL: is about teaching students to understand deeper concepts and generalizations rather than memorizing facts. This model not only involves students by showing examples of the topic, but it also guides students through discussions about the topic so that they may have a deeper understanding of the concepts and generalizations being presented.This is perfect to use when discussing the meaning behind battles and wars.
OTHER COMMENTS/COMPARISONS:This is a great method for teaching conceptual topics. Using precise language and moving around the classroom more ensures that the students complete their tasks more effectively.Students should be able to verbally describe the characteristics, or relationship, in the content and bridge what they learned into independent practice.
Guided Discovery Lesson Example
Some of the strong points in this lesson is in the begining when Mrs. Schwendeman gave each individual student the tool they were going to need for their project. By doing this she minimized the amount of time it would take to actually start the lesson. Another great point was at the bottom of her lesson plan she gave some adaptations that other teachers could use that would be condusive to their classroom.
One of the weaknesses in this model is after Mrs. Schwendeman fingerprinted her students she did not have anyy napkins or wet whipes for them. Therefore she would have a bunch of students running around with ink on their fingers. Mabe if they factored in a clean up time for this plan it could be better implemented.
Mrs.Schwendeman gave and amazingly detailed lesson plan that covered all the things she wanted her students to do and learn. Everything had a time limit that she followed. She was always prepared to give her students the next tools they would need so no one would have to get up or make a mess.
Guided Discovery Lesson Example
Some of the strong points in this lesson is that when students look confused or seem like they're not understanding the concept she asks the students opinion based questions on the content that open up the floor for debate. She also encourages students to verbally describe the characteristics or relationship in the content and bridge what they learned into independent practice (with teacher assistance).
One of the weaknesses Mrs.Hason does is that she explains what the tools for their activity are and what they will be used for, before she explains what their learning about, or even teaches the lesson. She also did not give very many accomidations for diverse students.
Mrs.Hason deviates from the model when she lists her step by step plan. This plan completely deviates from the Guided Discovery Models textbook steps. Since this lesson plan is directed towards a second grade classroom the teacher needed to list more examples and non examples.Implementing this model into younger students education will require more examples and non examples to help them understand abstract concepts.