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How do you envision discovery learning as part of your teaching and curriculum?

With discovery learning, a student has the freedom to make almost all decisions in regard to their assignment or project. In the assignment we did today, we were to try to convince “Mr. Widget” to expand his business to another country. We were able to pick any Pacific Rim country we thought would be best and were able to approach it however we saw fit. Without even knowing it, we learned about the country’s culture, economy, government, and other aspects. But most importantly, it was enjoyable. I think this could be a great tool for grade school students. If a student has the freedom to make many of the decisions in regard to their assignment, they are more interested and therefore more invested. This could potentially eliminate complaints of boredom as the student is in control. Additionally, if they learn within an area of interest, I believe they will retain the embedded lessons better.