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ERIC Number: EJ366680
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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What? Me Teach?
Foley, Maeve Zamarchi
Science and Children, v25 n4 p10-13 Jan 1988
Describes a teaching method that actively involves elementary school children in science lessons by having them teach lessons to their peers. Gives examples of teacher and student strategies. Describes evaluation of the students and student progress with time. Reviews depth of thinking and questioning by students in this activity. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Teaching, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Processes, Questioning Techniques, Reinforcement, Science Activities, Science Education, Student Participation, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Oral Presentations