How to Develop Children as Researchers
Subtitle: A Step by Step Guide to Teaching the Research Process
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Paul Chapman Educational Publishing; Paul Chapman; SAGE Publications Ltd
Published: March 23, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781412908306
Subjects: Teaching skills & techniques; Education; Education / Teaching; Special Education - Gifted; Education / Special Education / Gifted; Research; Study and teaching (Elementary); Study and teaching (Secondary)
Description: Why teach research methodology to children? An effective and meaningful way of enhancing children's learning, doing research empowers children to participate actively in their own education and to make original contributions to knowledge. This book's unique child-centered perspective provides an easy-to-follow model for teaching research methodology to children aged 10 upwards. Packed with practical tips and photocopiable resources for the classroom, each chapter contains: A core activity designed to distill the teaching content and engage children with the main learning objectives Ideas for supplementary activities, games, activities and follow-up work/homework Mini boxed glossaries.