Question

According to Bruner discovery approach is a must for learning with components of which of the following?

• A. Activation, maintenance and direction
• B. Stimulus situation, response and reinforcement
• C. Assimilation, accomodation and adaptation
• D. Self-motivation, beliefs, self-control and self-reaction

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Activation, maintenance and direction

• Discovery Learning was introduced by Jerome Bruner.

• It is considered a constructivist based approach to education.

• It is also referred to as problem-based learning and experiential learning.

• Discovery Learning is a method of Inquiry-Based Instruction.

• This theory encourages learners to use past experiences and knowledge to form new experiences and knowledge.

• The learner is encouraged to use their intuition, imagination, and creativity, and search for new information to discover facts, correlations, and new truths.

• The concept of discovery learning implies that students construct their own knowledge for themselves, Learner is considered active and constructor of their own knowledge.

• Teacher guidance where the emphasis is on building upon students' reasoning and connecting to their experiences. Teachers give direction and make sure the learning is maintained.