Abstract

The author analyzes some of the conceptual problems which have prevented a direct test of the discovery learning hypothesis, provides an operational definition of discovery learning, and proposes an improved experimental paradigm. Appended are 38 references. (AA)

Citation

Chambers, D.W. (1971). Putting Down the Discovery Learning Hypothesis. Educational Technology, 11(3), 54-59. Retrieved August 11, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/168578/.

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Keywords

• Bibliographies
• Definitions
• discovery learning
• research design
• Research Problems