Inductive Versus Deductive Methods of Teaching: An Experimental Research (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. H. Winch

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656147555 ISBN 13: 9780656147557

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Inductive vs. Deductive Methods of Teaching presents a careful, classroom‑tested look at two ways to teach geometry.

This study compares inductive learning with traditional deductive instruction across five London schools, involving children ages 8 to 15 and multiple teachers.

• It examines which method best supports original problem solving and the application of knowledge to new material.
• The research tracks immediate reproduction and deferred reproduction, as well as performance on new, analogous tasks.
• Results show inductive teaching often yields stronger transfer to unfamiliar material, while deductive methods perform well in some contexts, especially for younger or less proficient groups.
• Findings are grounded in real classrooms and varied student demographics, offering practical guidance for teachers and school leaders.

Ideal for teachers, curriculum designers, and readers interested in educational psychology and evidence‑based classroom practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656147555
• ISBN 13: 9780656147557
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 162