TSL 3101

ELT
METHODOLOGY

Nabilah binti Mansor

Zahirah binti Dzanimi
2 PISMP Tesl B

TASK 4
(a) Describe

the learners role in the

Learner-centred Approaches.

(b) Explain

the Discovery Learning

Approach and the benefits of this
approach.

What is Learner-centred
Approches ?
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This approach emphasizes a variety of

different types of methods that shifts the
role of the instructors from givers of
information to facilitating student
learning.
i) Active learning
ii) Cooperative learning
iii) Inductive teaching and learning

It focuses not only on what is learned but

Learner-centred learning is an active and

dynamic process through which learners
develop deep understanding taking
responsibilities of their own learning.

Gibbs (1992) offers a useful definition of

learner-centred learning. He states that
learner-centred learning gives learners
greater autonomy and control over choice
of subject matter, learning methods and
pace of study.

What is Discovery Learning

Approach ?

Introduced by Jerome Bruner (1960).

The basis is cognitive psychology.

An approach to instruction through which

students interact with their environment
by exploring and manipulation of objects,
asking questions or performing
experiences (Omrod, 1995).

Discovery learning is an inquiry-based,

constructivist learning theory that takes
place in problem solving situations where the
learner draws on his or her own past
experience and existing knowledge to
discover facts and relationships and new
truths to be learned.

Models that are based upon discovery

learning model include: guided discovery,
problem-based learning, simulation-based
learning, case-based learning, incidental
learning, among others.

In discovery learning, students are active.

Learning is not defined as simply absorbing
what is being said or read, but actively
seeking new knowledge. Students are
engaged in hands-on.(Mosca & Howard, 1997)

The focus in discovery learning is learning

how to analyze and interpret information to
understand what is being learned rather than
just giving the correct answer from rote
memorization. Discovery learning pushes
students to a deeper level of understanding.
(Bonwell, 1998).

An essential part of discovery learning is the

opportunity for feedback in the learning process
(Bonwell, 1998).

Student learning is enhanced, deepened, and

made more permanent by discussion of the topic
with other learners (Schank & Cleary, 1994).
Without the opportunity for feedback, learning is
left incomplete.

Instead of students learning in isolation, as is

typical in the traditional classroom where silence
is expected, students are encouraged to discuss
their ideas to deepen their understanding

BENEFITS
OF
DISCOVERY
LEARNING APPROACH

Helps to motivate students. Discovery learning allows learners to seek

Discovery learning appears to be at least similar to the level fou