Which of the following science teaching method is most suitable for small children who cannot discover truths for themselves?I. Deductive referenceII. Inductive reference

Inductive-Deductive Method: It is perhaps the oldest and the most basic method of teaching as well as learning. This is a combination of two methods of induction and deduction.Deductive method: Here the learner proceeds from general to particular, abstract to concrete and formula to examples. This method is all about applying the established rules and formulae. It can be used for small children who can not discover truth for themselves since they require examples to conclude a fact or theory. Deductive approach of teaching follows the steps given below for effective teaching:Clear recognition of the problemSearch for a tentative hypothesisFormulating of a tentative hypothesis/Choosing the relevant formula for solution.Solving the problem.Verification of the resultsInductive Method: Induction is the form of reasoning in which a general law or principle is derived from a study of particular objects or specific processes.It is based on the logic that if something is true for a particular case and is further true for a REASONABLE ADEQUATE number of cases, then it is true for all such cases.It helps the learner in developing the ability to REASON by observing common elements in the SIMILAR INSTANCES and arriving at the generalised statement or rule.Hence, we conclude that deductive method can be used for small children who can not discover truth for themselves.