How to Develop Children as Researchers

By Mary Kellett

Book Overview

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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412908299
• ISBN13: 9781412908290
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.7"