Refers to an inductive method of guiding pupils to discuss and organize ideas and process by themselves.

The teacher tries to draw out from his pupil certain bits of information through properly organized questions and explanations leading them to the eventual discovery of particular concepts or principles.

The pupils are expected to arrive at certain concepts and principles complete by themselves.

is choosing and defining the content of a certain discipline to be thought through the use of big or pervasive ideas as against the traditional practice of determining content by isolating topics.

A simple statement of truth Ice melts, water freezes.

Wax liquid solidifies.

Water vapor condenses.

Synthesis or constellation of related facts

General statement relating two or more concepts

Statement of fundamental processes, true without exception within the stated limitations capable of demonstration or illustration

The main pervasive theme underlying a major field of study

Maybe defined as teaching in which knowledge is used as a means to develop