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S1E1: Why Inquiry-Based Approaches Harm Students’ Learning by John Sweller
Jan 2, 2022
John Sweller, an expert in education and cognitive psychology, discusses the impact of inquiry-based approaches on students' learning. Topics include the role of teacher-led instruction, the worked-example effect, balancing different teaching approaches, and the importance of guided inquiry learning.
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- Combining direct instruction and inquiry-based learning can enhance student learning by catering to different objectives and learning styles.
- Direct instruction is crucial for imparting foundational knowledge, while inquiry learning promotes problem-solving skills and deeper understanding in certain subjects.
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The Debate between Teaching Knowledge and Developing Thinking Skills
The podcast episode delves into the ongoing debate between traditional teaching methods that focus on imparting knowledge and progressive approaches that prioritize developing students' thinking skills through discovery and inquiry-based learning.
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