Guided Discovery | A Practical Lesson for English Teachers
About course
This lesson explores various approaches to language teaching with a particular focus on the Guided Discovery methodology. Starting with a comparison of deductive and inductive teaching approaches, the lesson explains their advantages, disadvantages, and appropriate use for different language areas.
Most of the content focuses on implementing the Guided Discovery technique — a modified inductive approach that makes learning more memorable through active student involvement.
Teachers will learn about specific activities and techniques to effectively guide students toward independently discovering grammar rules, promoting deeper understanding and retention, while also fostering learner autonomy in language acquisition.
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Level:
Аdvanced
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90 minutes
- 1 lesson
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16
tasks
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Teacher's language:
English
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Interactive exercises
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Video
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Flashcards
Course program
1 Lesson
is divided into 5 sections, each containing video explanations and various tasks to reinforce learning:
- Inductive and Deductive Approaches
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Guided Discovery
- How to Implement Guided Discovery in Your Lessons
- Do’s and Don’ts
- Sample Lessons
Who is this course for
This lesson is designed for English language teachers who want to improve their grammar teaching methodology.
It will help teachers implement the Guided Discovery approach to create a more effective language learning experience.
The lesson is also suitable for experienced English teachers who are looking to enhance their qualifications in student-centered teaching methods.
It’s ideal for English tutors who want to move beyond traditional grammar instruction, increase student autonomy, and further develop their professional skills as language educators.
What will you get after the course
By the end of this lesson, you will have mastered the Guided Discovery approach, enabling you to design more engaging, student-centered lessons. You will gain practical techniques for presenting language in context, methods of analysis, and effective exercise sequencing that promote better retention and independent learning. Most importantly, you will transform your grammar teaching into an interactive process that helps students internalize language patterns for long-term use.
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Level:
Аdvanced
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90 minutes
- 1 lesson
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16
tasks
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Teacher's language:
English
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Interactive exercises
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Video
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Flashcards
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