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(S1, E7) Mathematics with Shannen Doherty

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

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Reflections on Discovery Learning and Shifting Teaching Approaches

The speakers reflect on their experience with discovery learning, realizing its ineffectiveness and discussing the evidence against it. They emphasize the need for clear instruction and understanding the difference between performance and learning. The chapter also addresses the challenges of teaching in high-need areas and the pressure to move students forward without ensuring true understanding.

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