A PowerPoint Presentation comparing the Guided Discovery Model and the Concept Attainment Model in education.

1. GUIDED DISCOVERY
MODEL VS. CONCEPT
ATTAINMENT MODEL
Which one is better for the students at our school?

2. Guided Discovery Model Concept Attainment Model
 “The model is effective for
promoting students’ involvement
and motivation while helping them
to acquire a deep understanding of
well-defined topics” (Eggens &
Kauchak, 2012, p. 128).
 “…effective at promoting deep
understanding and at the same time
be an effective mechanism for
promoting critical thinking” (Eggens
& Kauchak, 2012, p. 153).
 “A teaching model designed to help
students of all ages elaborate and
reinforce their understanding of
concepts and practice critical
thinking” (Eggens & Kauchak, 2012,
p. 159).

3. Holy Cross Catholic School
 Small, but very diverse student population.
 The SCRIPTS Program
 Tuition Costs
 # of students in each grade level
Which model is better for our school?

4. The Guided Discovery Model will best benefit our students.
 1. Better serves students from diverse backgrounds
 Eggens & Kauchak explains that this model helps students feel welcome,
connected to their teacher and peers, and competent which increases their
motivation (p. 149).
 2. Allows for multiple forms of assessment
 3. Once learned, “The model is very flexible” (Eggens &
Kauchak, 2012, p. 153).

5. Cons with Concept Attainment Model
 1. Time consuming
 Lots of instruction to keep ideas flowing & to make sure students are grasping ideas.
 Eggens & Kauchak (2012) explain, “Because learners are likely to be unfamiliar with Concept
Attainment procedures, using a familiar topic to introduce the strategy can be effective, particularly
when using the model with young children” (p. 181). Yet, again……….TIME CONSUMING!
 2. Little Discovery
 Especially, if students do not have adequate background knowledge to interpret their discovery's
accurately.
 3. Ineffective
 If students do not part take in discussion, or come up with their own examples. Also, if students are
not familiar with this type of teaching strategy they become with drawn.

6. Choose The Guided Discovery Model
- It helps keeps children
motivated and engaged as a
whole class, small group
and/or individual which is
something our school needs.
- Promotes critical thinking.
- You are able to assess
student understanding by just
having a whole class
discussion!

7. References
Eggen, P. D. & D. P. Kauchak. (2012). Strategies for Teachers. Teaching Content and Thinking
Skills. Boston, Allyn and Bacon. A Simon & Schuster Company.