guide them in discovery if necessary, and then to provide more opportunities to
practice
The inductive approach is often thought of as a more modern way of teaching: it
involves discovery techniques; it seeks in some ways to duplicate the
acquisition process; it often exploits authentic material; it has learners at
the center of the lesson; and the focus is on usage rather than rules.
Deductive learning is the process of applying general principles to use.
In a classroom, a deductive approach means teaching learners rules and then
giving them opportunities to apply them through practice. The role of the
teacher is to present the rules and organize the practice.
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