A teaching strategy in which the material to be learned is discovered by the learner. The task given is a problem to be solved.

Students learn by doing and experiencing, rather than relying only on the instructor.

Learning without a teacher; usually in a controlled (i.e. pre-designed) set-up, and under supervision.

same as Inquiry-Based Learning. iscussion Board - a general term for any online bulletin board system where users can read, post and respond to messages.

Learning activities designed so that students discover facts and principles themselves rather than having them explained by a textbook or a teacher

A teaching method in which information or evidence is presented to students in a way which enables them to progress to new levels of understanding (after Bruner).

A learner initiated and instructor-and/or-technology-supported process through which the learner explores, queries, and browses to determine answers.

Learning that takes place, not through instruction, but through examination, analysis, or experimentation. ( learn more)

Discovery Learning is a method of inquiry-based instruction.