
S1E1: Why Inquiry-Based Approaches Harm Students’ Learning by John Sweller
Progressively Incorrect
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Teaching Approaches and the Importance of Foundational Knowledge
The speakers discuss their views on teaching methods and the importance of foundational knowledge. They emphasize the need for direct instruction and practicing with the knowledge before attempting to discover or problem-solve on their own. The speakers argue that the second model, which focuses on inquiry-based learning, puts students at a disadvantage.
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