We are told to teach common core using the discovery method. Now, I know there are a lot of things that can be discovered, but we also have to get through the coursework by the end of the year, and there are some things that just need to be directly taught. So, I'll be doing that."
MON, fascinating. I will be watching for that. We have heard not a word about the discovery method. We have heard about a cycle of direct instruction, practice, testing of mastery, repeat as needed, which sounds like the opposite of discovery method.
I believe Common Core does not mandate how the content is to be taught, only specifying what should be mastered by the end of each grade-- the teaching method seems like something that districts can choose.
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