Deductive and Inductive Teaching Quiz

What is the main distinction between deductive and inductive teaching methods?

• Deductive starts with theories and progresses to applications, while inductive starts with applications or observations and derives theories from them.

• Deductive involves group work, while inductive is done individually.

• Inductive teaching methods are only used in higher education.

• Deductive methods involve problem-solving exclusively, while inductive methods use case studies.

Which of the following is NOT considered an inductive teaching method?

• Problem-based learning

• Lecture-based teaching

• Inquiry learning

• Case-based teaching

Which of the following statements is true about inductive learning methods?

• They always result in better retention of factual knowledge in the short term.

• They promote students' responsibility for their own learning.

• They do not require any involvement from the instructor.

• They are less effective than traditional methods in teaching critical thinking skills.

In the context of inductive learning, what does “learner-centered” mean?

• The instructor takes full responsibility for the students' learning.

• Students are more responsible for their own learning.

• Learning happens only through lectures.

• All learning activities are directed by the teacher.

Which of the following is a feature common to all inductive methods?

• They involve active learning and collaborative or cooperative learning.

• They exclude group discussions.

• They always focus on memorization of facts.

• They are teacher-centered.

Which of these is a principle of constructivism in education?

• Students absorb knowledge directly from the teacher without interaction.

• Students construct their own understanding by connecting new information to prior knowledge.

• Knowledge is fixed and unchangeable, and the role of education is to transmit this knowledge.

• The teacher should focus on rote memorization techniques.

What type of problems are usually presented in problem-based learning (PBL)?

• Well-defined and easily solvable problems.

• Hypothetical problems with no connection to the real world.

• Simple mathematical exercises.

• Open-ended, ill-structured, real-world problems

Which of the following statements is correct regarding student resistance to inductive methods?

• Students immediately prefer inductive methods over traditional methods.

• Resistance is common, but proper scaffolding and support can reduce it.

• There is no need to provide guidance in inductive teaching methods.

• Student resistance cannot be overcome, and therefore inductive methods should be avoided.