Project-Based Learning(PBL)has demonstrated considerable effectiveness in fostering scientific attitudes among primary school students.This study conducts an in-depth analysis of the Grade 5 Science textbook published...Project-Based Learning(PBL)has demonstrated considerable effectiveness in fostering scientific attitudes among primary school students.This study conducts an in-depth analysis of the Grade 5 Science textbook published by the Education Science Press and selects the lesson"Building Boats with Floating Materials"as a suitable case for PBL-oriented instructional design.The story of Noah's Ark from the Bible is employed to construct a cognitively challenging and thought-provoking scenario,immersing students in dual challenges involving both engineering and ethical considerations.Students are thereby guided to adopt the dual roles of engineers and decision-makers,engaging in dynamic reasoning between scientific evidence and value judgment,with the aim of cultivating scientific attitudes.The effectiveness of this PBL approach is evaluated through teacher and student interviews.The findings indicate that employing project-based learning to cultivate scientific attitudes in primary school students receives strong positive affirmation.Based on the teaching practice,four pedagogical recommendations are proposed:prioritizing cognitive development in scenario design;flexibly and appropriately adapting instructional content;maintaining classroom order while fostering a supportive learning environment;and promoting the participation of students with higher levels of dependency in classroom activities.展开更多
Content-based instruction has been gaining widespread popularity in the teaching of both ESL and EFL. Despite its reported and recognized advantages, however, many English teachers fail to make full use of its content...Content-based instruction has been gaining widespread popularity in the teaching of both ESL and EFL. Despite its reported and recognized advantages, however, many English teachers fail to make full use of its content and benefits of language learning. In addition, there are comparatively few studies which offer theoretical foundation for content-based teaching and constructive suggestions for its integration in the settings of EFL. This article aims to connect theory with practice and help teachers of EFL in China to maximize the potential of content-based instruction. To achieve this goal, it first presents a short literature review on project-based instruction, followed by a summary of its advantages and beneficial outcomes of using the intemet in order to implement it. It then proposes an eight-step process for the sequencing of project work and finally demonstrate a real-world project specially designed for Chinese EFL students. Both the design and the teaching activities proposed can be easily transferred to other settings..展开更多
基金2025 Special Project of the Xiangzhou District Basic Education Curriculum and Instruction Reform Initiative,titled "Instructional Design and Practice of Cultivating Primary School Students'Scientific Thinking Based on Micro Project-Based Learning"(2025KT081)。
文摘Project-Based Learning(PBL)has demonstrated considerable effectiveness in fostering scientific attitudes among primary school students.This study conducts an in-depth analysis of the Grade 5 Science textbook published by the Education Science Press and selects the lesson"Building Boats with Floating Materials"as a suitable case for PBL-oriented instructional design.The story of Noah's Ark from the Bible is employed to construct a cognitively challenging and thought-provoking scenario,immersing students in dual challenges involving both engineering and ethical considerations.Students are thereby guided to adopt the dual roles of engineers and decision-makers,engaging in dynamic reasoning between scientific evidence and value judgment,with the aim of cultivating scientific attitudes.The effectiveness of this PBL approach is evaluated through teacher and student interviews.The findings indicate that employing project-based learning to cultivate scientific attitudes in primary school students receives strong positive affirmation.Based on the teaching practice,four pedagogical recommendations are proposed:prioritizing cognitive development in scenario design;flexibly and appropriately adapting instructional content;maintaining classroom order while fostering a supportive learning environment;and promoting the participation of students with higher levels of dependency in classroom activities.
文摘Content-based instruction has been gaining widespread popularity in the teaching of both ESL and EFL. Despite its reported and recognized advantages, however, many English teachers fail to make full use of its content and benefits of language learning. In addition, there are comparatively few studies which offer theoretical foundation for content-based teaching and constructive suggestions for its integration in the settings of EFL. This article aims to connect theory with practice and help teachers of EFL in China to maximize the potential of content-based instruction. To achieve this goal, it first presents a short literature review on project-based instruction, followed by a summary of its advantages and beneficial outcomes of using the intemet in order to implement it. It then proposes an eight-step process for the sequencing of project work and finally demonstrate a real-world project specially designed for Chinese EFL students. Both the design and the teaching activities proposed can be easily transferred to other settings..
