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Direct linkLavonen, Liisa; Loukomies, Anni; Vartiainen, Jenni; Palojoki, Päivi – Education 3-13, 2022
The aim of this research was to examine the potential of project-based learning (PBL) and everyday life contexts in developing primary pupils' scientific and engineering practices. Multiple data were collected in a Finnish primary school class; pupils were aged 7-8 years. The pupils' practices and creation of artifacts were videotaped and analysed…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Active Learning, Student Projects
Li, Tingting; Miller, Emily; Chen, I. -Chien; Bartz, Kayla; Codere, Susan; Krajcik, Joseph – Education 3-13, 2021
Scientific modelling plays a crucial role in students' science learning. Modelling proficiency and literacy development reinforce each other. This study investigates the relationship between teacher support of student literacy development and their modelling proficiency in the context of elementary project-based learning science environments. To…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Active Learning, Science Instruction, Units of Study
Baverstock, Alison; Steinitz, Jackie; Morris, Julie; Fenwick, Catherine – Education 3-13, 2019
Coombe Boys' School in New Malden worked with Kingston University to establish a 'Big Read', a scheme of pre-arrival shared-reading for boys transitioning from local primary schools into year 7 of the Coombe Boys' secondary school. A novel was chosen for shared-reading, and all arriving pupils were given a copy at their Induction Day (at the end…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries, Males
Guilherme, Elsa; Faria, Cláudia; Boaventura, Diana – Education 3-13, 2016
The purpose of the study was to investigate how young students engage in an inquiry-based project driven by real-life contexts. Elementary school children were engaged in a small inquiry project centred on marine biodiversity and species adaptations. All activities included the exploration of an out-of-school setting as a learning context. A total…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Marine Education, Ecology
Li, Yuen-ling – Education 3-13, 2012
A global trend towards formulation of curriculum has emerged over the past decade. The concepts of project approach have aroused growing attention, and many literatures have indicated its benefits to children. It is believed that to achieve these potential benefits of project learning, teachers needed to formulate a curriculum that follows the…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Teaching Methods, Kindergarten, Learning Processes
Kaldi, Stavroula; Filippatou, Diamanto; Govaris, Christos – Education 3-13, 2011
This study focuses upon the effectiveness of project-based learning on primary school pupils regarding their content knowledge and attitudes towards self-efficacy, task value, group work, teaching methods applied and peers from diverse ethnic backgrounds. A cross-curricular project was implemented within the curriculum area of environmental…
Descriptors: Research Design, Student Projects, Student Attitudes, Self Efficacy
