Pre-researching resources involves gathering the right resources for the lesson before.
This can be done either by the teacher or the learners.
What are the pros and cons when the teacher does it for the learners.
Pros.
The web is like an ocean of formation, so if the teacher does the research it helps to identify the right materials.
It saves time during the lesson, since the resources are already identified.
It helps the teacher plan for the activities .
Cons include
It does not promote creativity among the learners.
It does not promote self motivation.
The advice I would give my learners when implementing a WebQuest if I require them to do additional research?
When gathering resources they need to be aware of the who, the accuracy of the information, the authenticity of the information on the sites.
They need to gather and analyse the information to see whether it connects well with what they are researching on.
This can be done either by the teacher or the learners.
What are the pros and cons when the teacher does it for the learners.
Pros.
The web is like an ocean of formation, so if the teacher does the research it helps to identify the right materials.
It saves time during the lesson, since the resources are already identified.
It helps the teacher plan for the activities .
Cons include
It does not promote creativity among the learners.
It does not promote self motivation.
The advice I would give my learners when implementing a WebQuest if I require them to do additional research?
When gathering resources they need to be aware of the who, the accuracy of the information, the authenticity of the information on the sites.
They need to gather and analyse the information to see whether it connects well with what they are researching on.
I don not think that information gathering needs to promote creativity or self-motivation. The other parts of project-based learning should set that up before the student reaches this stage.
ReplyDeleteI agree Julius, in such a large ocean,it saves time for the students when resources are ore-researched for them.
ReplyDeleteJulius, I think allowing the learners to do some research themselves helps them to develop their search and research skills.
ReplyDeleteYes! selective search by the teacher helps the learners to focus within range not just to swim in the ocean.
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