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INTEGRATING STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING TO PROMOTE CRITICAL THINKING IN HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSROOMS
Title
INTEGRATING STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING TO PROMOTE CRITICAL THINKING IN HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSROOMS.
Creator
Sayre, Elaine, Russell, William, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Traditional teacher-centered methods of lectures and PowerPoint presentations are commonly used when teaching secondary social studies, yet these methods continually prove to be boring for most high school students and neglect to teach critical thinking skills. Student-centered methods are different than teacher-centered methods because these methods incorporate several learning styles, cooperative activities, and even technology in order to engage the student and promote critical thinking...
Show moreTraditional teacher-centered methods of lectures and PowerPoint presentations are commonly used when teaching secondary social studies, yet these methods continually prove to be boring for most high school students and neglect to teach critical thinking skills. Student-centered methods are different than teacher-centered methods because these methods incorporate several learning styles, cooperative activities, and even technology in order to engage the student and promote critical thinking skills. Critical thinking is important for students to master because it gives them the skills to move past the obvious and make individual connections with the text. The intent of this thesis was to explore the effectiveness of integrating student-centered methods in high school social studies classrooms as a means of promoting critical thinking skills. All students were given the same pretest and posttests. Students were divided into three groups: one was taught using student-centered methods, one was taught using teacher-centered methods, and one was the control group and was not directly taught by anyone. Based on analyzing students' posttest scores compared to their pre-test scores, student-centered teaching produced a higher average score increase, though all methods had students who scored higher, and students whose scores remained constant. Evidence and student feedback showed that continued future research should be conducted to see if student-centered methods should be used throughout all secondary social studies classrooms to promote critical thinking.
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Date Issued
2013
Identifier
CFH0004486, ucf:45078
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004486
WHAT IS THE EFFICACY OF PEER PRESENTATION FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS?
Title
WHAT IS THE EFFICACY OF PEER PRESENTATION FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS?.
Creator
Roy, Courtney, Ezell, Dan, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
This study investigates whether the learning strategy of Peer Presentations may positively influence an English Language Learner's (ELL's) relationship with peers, and personal perspectives with pertinence to the sciences, public discourse, and their institution. Data collection in-struments included a developed pre- and post-sociometric survey to quantitate each classroom's social status, and a pre- and post-qualitative oral interview to acquire individual perceptions concerning enjoyment...
Show moreThis study investigates whether the learning strategy of Peer Presentations may positively influence an English Language Learner's (ELL's) relationship with peers, and personal perspectives with pertinence to the sciences, public discourse, and their institution. Data collection in-struments included a developed pre- and post-sociometric survey to quantitate each classroom's social status, and a pre- and post-qualitative oral interview to acquire individual perceptions concerning enjoyment and contentment of academic topics. Three ELLs from two learning environments participated with the eight day intervention, comprising of 45 minute instructive sessions to become proficient with demonstrating an arrangement of invigorating yet harmless scientific experiments. After the Peer Presentation, analysis of pre- and post-sociometric results demonstrated an overall increase of more intimate friendships. Examination of the ELLs' oral interview responses indicated growth of enjoyment regarding their institution and public discourse. Overall recommendations and suggestions of utilizing Peer Presentations are discussed for those involved with educating students.
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Date Issued
2014
Identifier
CFH0004665, ucf:45266
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004665