The first grammar lesson in our reading program is titled “types of sentences.” Nothing excites gifted 11 year olds less than watching me explain the difference between interrogative and declarative sentences. This year, rather than teach the lesson using direct instruction, I used another model of instruction: concept attainment.
All AboutInductive Learning
When students think inductively, we give them concrete examples and allow them to:
- note the important details
- discover patterns, categories, or groups
- create a generalization which summarizes their findings
Inductive thinking is messy but reflective of authentic decision-making, discovery, and creativity. Here are articles to help you incorporate inductive thinking into your lessons: