LEARNING TO THINK INDUCTIVELY Chapter 3

Inductive Model of Instruction A method of instruction where teachers use powerful examples to help students learn a concept or generalization

What is thinking inductively? Forming concepts by collecting and organizing information Rolling structure that evolves over time

4 Phases of the Inductive Model Identifying data Grouping/Classifying data Interpreting data and developing categories Converting categories

Phase 1 – Identifying Data Examine data closely Label or tag items Determine attributes Similarities/Differences

Phase 2 – Grouping/Classifying Data Classify data several times Cycle back and collect or reexamine data

Phase 3 – Interpreting Data & Developing Categories Reclassify, refine or collapse categories Categories emerge Students get control of their data

Phase 4 – Converting Categories into Skills Form hypotheses Develop inquiry to test hypotheses

Classroom Learning Environment Cooperative learning Student centered Teacher guided & monitored