alleryWhich case shows pure discovery failing a beginner?
AStrong prior knowledge of the topic
BClear worked examples given first
CLittle base knowledge to build on
DFrequent feedback from the teacher
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Little base knowledge to build on
1. Bruner said discovery cannot happen without some base of knowledge.
2. Learners without foundations cannot work through the problem.
3. Examples, feedback and prior knowledge help, so they are not the problem.
_Source: Wikipedia, Discovery learning, Assisted vs. unassisted discovery_
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