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Guided Discovery Method

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Guided Discovery Method  is an inductive teaching method that encourages learners to explore the meaning and form with subtle guidance from an instructor. Instead of directly providing answers, the teacher facilitates learning by asking thought-provoking questions, providing hints, and structuring activities that lead to meaningful discoveries. Benefits of Guided Discovery Active Engagement:  Students take an active role in the learning process. Teacher as Facilitator:  The teacher provides direction and scaffolding without explicitly giving answers. Focus on Critical Thinking:  Students analyze, synthesize, and infer to build understanding. Contextual Learning:  Learning occurs in a meaningful and relevant context, often using examples, texts, or situations to explore. A SAMPLE Stage 1-Input REMEMBER: This is a text. You need the students to show some general understanding of it. Make a gist task for it: Dave and Susan are old f...

First Day Ice Breakers & Getting to Know You Activities

1 .        Name Game: Have everyone stand in a circle and say their name along with an adjective that starts with the same letter as their name (e.g., “Friendly Fatma” or “Creative Can”). Go around the circle, with each person repeating the names and adjectives of those who spoke before them. 2.         Two Truths and a Lie: Each student shares three statements about themselves: two truths and one lie. The rest of the group guesses which statement is the lie, and the student reveals the truth. 3.         Human Bingo : Create bingo cards with different characteristics or experiences in each square (e.g., “Has traveled to another country,” “Speaks more than one language,” “Has a pet,” etc.). Students mingle and try to find someone who fits each description to sign their bingo card. 4.         Commonality Connect...