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Guided discovery learning is based upon the discovery learning model, which also forms the basis of problem-based learning, simulation-based learning, and case-based learning, terms which are similar in origin but not identical to guided discovery learning.
The word “discover” comes from the Late Latin word discooperire, to discover, reveal, defined as to be the first to find out, see or know about, find out, learn of the existence of, or realize. Guided discovery learning combines pointing the way to understanding or problem-solving by a guide with the discovery of facts, relationships, and solutions by students themselves, as they explore, manipulate objects, discuss, or perform experiments, drawing upon their own experience and existing knowledge. Guided discovery learning combines didactic instructionpresented by a teacher, lecturer, or author with a more student-...
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Lavine, R.A. (2012). Guided Discovery Learning. In: Seel, N.M. (eds) Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1428-6_526
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