Talk:Foundations and Assessment of Education/Edition 1/Foundations Table of Contents/Chapter 10/10.2.1

Reader Response
I believe that both direct instruction and discovery learning should be used in the classroom. Direct instruction allows for the teacher to teach to the students the elements of the class, and allows the students to understand unfamiliar information from someone who is familiar with the information. Discovery learning allows the students more autonomy. They are able to learn through different interactions and games, and are able to learn new things on their own. I do believe though after reading this article, that both direct instruction and discovery learning should be used together so students can experience a sense of autonomy and structure with their learning. Rburt005 (talk) 01:17, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

I agree with the author's viewpoint that both direct instruction and discovery learning have a place in the classroom. Both techniques are appropriate for different situations and each has its strengths and weaknesses. Direct instruction was basically the only instruction technique that used to be used with the exception of discovery learning in the science lab. It is good to see discovery learning used more in the classroom where students can become more engaged in the learning process. Sciaston (talk) 01:04, 31 July 2009 (UTC)