discovery method

American  

noun

Education.

1. a largely unstructured, situational method or philosophy of teaching whereby students are permitted to find solutions to problems on their own or at their own pace, often jointly in group activities, either independent of or under the guidance of a teacher.

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Etymology

Origin of discovery method

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

The "radial velocity technique" is a discovery method used by researchers to identify new worlds by tracking how their parent stars "wobble" in response to gravitational tugs from those planets.

From Salon

Researchers discovered the exoplanet using the radial velocity method, a discovery method that identifies new worlds by tracking how their parent stars “wobble” in response to gravitational tugs from those planets.

From Salon

But to use explicit instruction, teachers had to set aside district-approved textbooks and materials because Seattle Public Schools – along with many other districts – favors an “inquiry-based” or “discovery” method for teaching math.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Worsfold said he planned to learn whether the visual discovery method yields more clicks, more interactions, and ultimately more purchases than the current features.

From The Wall Street Journal

An effective app discovery method needs to be personalized.

From Forbes